INTERVAL METERS
LAS members have told us that they agree that interval meters are a
critical physical tool to support an advanced energy management program.
Interval meters are the key tool to harnessing the bulk of both
Conservation and Demand Management (CDM) and Demand Response (or load
shifting) potential activities as operators can use them to track in
real-time how much energy their facility is consuming and how much this
is costing their municipality according to current time-of-use or
contract rates.
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LAS is pleased to partner with Schneider Canada to provide
municipalities with a selection of high-quality interval meter (ION 7330, ION 7550/7660, and ION 8600) at competitive prices.
Interval meters allow users to create a fully integrated energy
management approach for the targeted facility by:
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Determining your precise energy consumption
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Ensuring your LDC has billed you correctly
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Developing Load Shifting measures to minimize demand charges
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Engaging in demand response activities when it makes sense
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Revising your procurement strategy to best suit the
facility’s load profile
According to the IESO (The Bottom Line on Managing Your Electricity Costs:
A Guide for Municipalities), facilities in your
municipality with non-interval meters that consume electricity during
late evening, overnight or weekend periods are ideal candidates for
conversion to interval meters so they can take advantage lower pricing
in the off-peak time blocks. Currently, most municipalities pay fixed
rates for electricity through the Regulated Price Plan (RPP) – one
lower rate for consumption below a certain threshold and a higher rate
for consumption above that threshold. Making the move to hourly prices
not only allows municipalities to generate greater savings from their
energy management initiatives but positions them for the switch to time
of use pricing.
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SE 75 7650 Series
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For more information about Interval Meters and How to Use
them please review LAS’ What is an Interval Meter and How Do I Use
It? Guide
Service Options
LAS is currently offering two types of service in partnership
with Schneider Electric Canada:
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Meters Only: LAS will procuring the desired number of offered
meters as directed by the municipality. The municipality must arrange
for installation and communications work separately.
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Full Service Option: LAS will supply and install the selected
meters. This includes commissioning of meter to ensure working properly
and communicating to LAS. Meter may be in separate enclosure or
installed in existing electrical equipment. Each meter installation
shall include one follow up visit for any troubleshooting or warranty
work within the first 6 months after installation. Any
on-site work after 6 months is chargeable.
LAS recommends the ION 7330 for the majority of load monitoring and
trending applications. For large buildings, facilities with critical
loads or installations with large equipment the ION7550 is recommended
to monitor power quality as well as load profiling. Existing
metering may already be installed in these locations. The LAS Interval Meter Price
Sheet contains current pricing and program
details.
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For Option #1 (Meter Only) or Option #2 (Meter and Installation):
If Selecting the Full Service Option (#2), please also provide the
following:
NOTE:
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The Schneider Electric project manager will work with LAS and its
members to schedule site surveys and installations.
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All necessary permits (if any) and communications protocols (and
components identified, installed, configured and in place for
connection) should be arranged by the local member municipality in
advance of step 3.
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Schneider Electric staff will complete the installation and arrange
for connection to LAS Energy Management Tool (EMT) for those
municipalities that select this option.
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SE 7330 Series
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For more information about this program please
contact:
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Scott Vokey
Energy Services Coordinator
416-971-9856 ext. 357
svokey@amo.on.ca
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