AMR & AMI Communication Technologies — Overview of Communication Systems and Networks

This 4-hour course was offered in Sturbridge, MA on March 26, 2008 at the Energy Council of the Northeast (ECNE) Spring Engineering Conference. The instructor, Ron Chebra, Senior Principal Consultant, KEMA gave an overview of various communication systems and technologies used for Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) systems. The areas covered included communication technology fundamentals, such as modulation techniques, RF signal characteristics, Spread Spectrum encoding.

Cost:
$225 Utilimetrics Members
$275 Non-members

This Webinar featured a discussion with three senior executives from leading utilities, Duke Energy, American Electric Power and Southern California Edison. The focus was on the strategic intent of utilities to modernize the grid to improve reliability, safety, and cost effectiveness while delivering more customized solutions and environmentally-friendly energy supply to meet customer energy management needs.