Utility Meter Networking
Abhinav Prasad
Project Manager, AV-PMG
Item No. 8e_supp
Meeting Date: September 12, 2023
Project Scope
• Replacement of outdated electrical meters with new standard electrical meters (approximately
800 meters)
• All meters will be networked into existing Port infrastructure.
• Meters are being replaced to meet current code requirements (Washington State Energy Code,
Clean Building Performance Standard, and IEEE 1547).
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Meter Locations
Meter Comparison
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Existing Meters New Meters
• Network integration not possible
• Spare parts not readily available
• Warranty expired
• All meters on centralized database
• Network integration possible
• Data easier to access resulting in
cost reductions for projects
• Spare parts easily available
Preliminary Schedule
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Milestone Date
Commission Design Authorization Q3 - 2023
Design Start Q3 - 2024
Design Complete Q1 - 2026
Commission Authorization for Construction Q1 - 2026
Construction Award Q2 - 2026
Substantial Completion Q1 - 2028
Budget
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COST ESTIMATE Capital ERL Total
Current Estimate $35,525,000 NA $35,525,000
We are here
Cone of Certainty
QUESTIONS?
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