User talk:CorporateM/smart meter

COI Edit Requests
I have a financial COI with Honeywell in that they’ve recruited me to help them navigate through Wikipedia and COI Best Practices.

Was hoping to inform Wikipedia's readers on implementation examples Honeywell was involved in - in particular those using public funds - and am requesting help and consideration by an impartial volunteer.

United States
Six thousand end users in parts of Oklahoma and Arkansas are part of a program with in-home devices and automation systems conducted by The Oklahoma Gas and Electric (OG&E) company. The program is aimed at reducing peak loads, reducing energy use and improving operations. The project costs $357 million, $130 million of which was funded by the federal government. The dynamic pricing program is opt-in and the data is also used to study consumer behavior.

The city of Duncan, Oklahoma conducted a smart grid implementation to automatically collect electricity and water usage data from 9,000 electric meters and 12,000 water meters. Duncan’s project was funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and a 15-year, $14.2 million energy savings performance contract. Honeywell installed the smart meter network as part of a broader program including upgraded HVAC in government buildings, energy-efficient fixtures in street lights and variable frequency drives at the city’s waste water treatment facility. The program was purchased as part of an unusual $1.7 million savings guarantee.

I also wanted to offer an introductory sentence in the "Purpose" section if volunteer editors feel it is an improvement:
 * Smart meters transmit information about electricity use to utilities, smart appliances and thermostats, in-home control panels and other devices. They’re often used for demand response, variable pricing, consumer education and home area networks as part of a smart grid. Smart meters communicate when energy is being used rather than just total consumption.

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User:King4057 (COI Disclosure on User Page) 03:12, 17 April 2012 (UTC)