1. PUCT Staff
September 19, 2011

2. Current Status
 Advanced Metering System
 1.6 million smart meters deployed
 Smart Meter Texas portal deployed
 Meter accuracy was validated by PUCT/Navigant Consulting
 Benefits achieved
 1.5 million meters being read for billing electronically
 1.4 million service orders completed electronically
 Average electronic service order execution time is 30 minutes
 1,500 HAN devices deployed and functioning
 About 150 direct and 400 indirect jobs have been created/retained as of Q2 2011
 Project is on Schedule
 $200M DOE grant accelerated project completion from 2014 to 2012
 2.2 million meters will be deployed by mid-2012
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3. How are we doing?
● Deployment of Smart Meters is on schedule (73 percent complete)
● Design of Advanced Distribution Management System is underway
● Installation of Intelligent Grid infrastructure is underway with work in
six substations and installation of 186 switching devices complete
● Invoiced $190M and received $190M in reimbursement from our
$200M Department Of Energy Smart Grid Investment Grant
● Recognized globally as a leader in smart metering
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4. $200M DOE Stimulus Grant
DOE Grant Awarded – December 24, 2009
Advanced Metering System (AMS)
 Accelerate installation of 2.2 million AMS meters from 2014 to 2012
 Moved from 44,000 meters/month to 80,000 meters/month
 Moved from 120 cell relays/month to 200 cell relays/month
 Impact of DOE grant was incorporated into our surcharge reconciliation,
reducing the cost of AMS to end-use consumers
Intelligent Grid (IG)
 Automate 226 distribution circuits and 29 distribution substations
 Install software systems to monitor and control the smart grid
 Establish bi-directional communication network to support IG, by leveraging
the AMS communications system
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5. Global Recognition
• Our Energy InSight Center has hosted nearly 700 tours with local, state,
national, and international guests
 Delegations from many countries (France, Germany, Brazil, Canada,
Russia, South Africa, UK) visited our facilities in the past year
 Three FERC commissioners made site visits
 Representatives of the Department of Energy spent three days on site
 We participated in a US delegation to Russia on behalf of US Energy
Association
• A successful audit by the Inspector General of the Department of Energy was
conducted in December
• A media celebration was held in February commemorating the 1,000,000th
meter installed, with widespread coverage by media channels
• A press conference with DOE Deputy Secretary Poneman was held in July to
announce consumer adoption of HAN devices with widespread coverage by
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6. Components of our
Advanced Metering System (AMS)
Data Collection Meter Data
Digital
Engine Management
Communications
(Itron DCE 3.0 System
Backhaul
SP1) (eMeter MDM 6.2)
Itron Open Way
HW 2.0 SR 3.0
Legacy
Systems
Wireless Communications
Environment Legend
(GE WiMax with GSM Smart Meter
Backup) Existing Texas Portal
Recently
Deployed
Combined with back office computer systems and integration, our AMS provides:
 Daily register reads  Remote connect / disconnect / on-demand reads
 Daily 15 minute interval reads  Access to data via Smart Meter Texas portal
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7. Some Components of our
Intelligent Grid (IG)
Combined with back office computer systems, our IG technology, when fully
deployed, will automatically identify the location of power outages, isolate faulted
sections of the main feeder portion of the network and re-route power from other
sources, essentially “healing” the system.
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8. Consumer benefits of smart meters
 Available NOW
 Remote meter reading
 Faster, automated move-in/out, switching
 Pre-paid service, time-of-use rates
 15-minute usage data to promote
energy conservation
 Easier integration of distributed generation and renewables
 Available SOON
71 percent of participants in CNP’s
 Automatic outage notification In-Home Display pilot program
 Available in the FUTURE indicated that they have…”changed
 Energy analysis and cost comparison tools their electric consumption behavior…”
as a result of the information available.
 Support for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles
 Consumer remote control of thermostats and appliances (HAN)
 Energy management systems
 Ability to participate in Demand Response programs

9. Consumer benefits of intelligent grid
 Initial Benefits
 More precise identification of outage
locations, resulting in faster
restoration of electric service
 Reduction in time required to perform
circuit switching to isolate fault
 Long-term Benefits
 Improved reliability and faster
restoration, especially during major
weather events
 Enhanced and improved customer
communications and notifications

10. The Customer Benefits in a
More Robust Electricity Market
Educate
Encourage consumers about
demand electricity usage
response
Help consumers
save money on
utility bills
Facilitate
Distributed
Generation and
Enhance customer Improve Renewables
service reliability
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11. Energy Efficiency (EE)
Customer Engagement Programs
The following initiatives involve direct customer engagement:
• 2011
 Residential Energy Feedback R&D Project - Approx. 800 IHDs
 In-Home Display REP Pilot Program - Approx 1,500 IHDs
 “Smart Partners” R&D Project
– Residential Direct Load Control Demand Response – (39 thermostats, 104 Switches)
– Residential/Small Commercial Standby Generator Demand Response – (3 Homes)
• 2012
 Energy Efficiency Ambassador Program: Community-based outreach to
educate customers on energy conservation, smart meters and PEVs
 Retail Electric Provider (REP) Pilot Program - $3.5 MM¹ set aside
program for the REPs: structured as a cafeteria plan to pick participation
In-Home Displays (IHDs) Time-of-Use Rates (TOUs)
Direct Load Control A/C Tune Ups
(1) 2012 Budget could include 25K IHDs or 18K DLC/LM or
Load Management 70K Tune Ups depending on participation from REPs
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12. What’s Next?
Smart Meters Are Just The Beginning
Smart Meters
Phase 1:
HAN Devices Smart Appliances Customer
Insight
Intelligent Grid Intelligent Load Shed
Price control / load control Phase 2:
Customer
Electric vehicles Storage Engagement
Phase 3: Micro Grids
Customer
Co-Creator
Advanced Self-Healing Grid
of Value Aggregated Demand Management
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2020
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13. DOE Acknowledgement and
Disclaimer
Per the DOE Grant Agreement,:
“If you publish or otherwise make publicly available the results of the work conducted under
the award, an acknowledgment of Federal Support and a disclaimer must appear in the
publication of any material, whether copyrighted or not, based on or developed under this
project, as follows:”
Acknowledgment: “This material is based upon work supported by the Department of Energy
under Award Number [DE-OE0000210]”
Disclaimer: “This report was prepared as an account of work sponsored by an agency of the
United States Government. Neither the United States Government nor any agency thereof,
nor any of their employees, makes any warranty, express or implied, or assumes any legal
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