White Papers

Over the past year, technology advances and high energy prices have stimulated interest in Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI). Discussions are wide-ranging. Some focus globally: Australian and Canadian “smart metering”, new European Union requirements, the results of time-of-use pilots that arose in the wake of California’s deregulation debacle.

Case Studies

We all know that data integration improves productivity and York Region is living proof. Using AutoCAD® Map 3D, York saved time and money by relying on its AutoCAD-trained staff to quickly implement a new system that incorporates both CAD and GIS.

Read how the Public Works Department of the City of Tacoma (Tacoma), Washington, uses its geospatial data to do everything from issuing building permits and managing waste water to maintaining streetlights

U.S. DOE to Fund Zero-Energy District

Jun 1, 2008 12:00 PM

The U.S. Department of Energy has awarded the city of Fort Collins, Colorado, and a diverse group of partners a US$6.3 million grant to fund the first phase of implementing FortZED, a long-term vision for a zero-energy district in downtown Fort Collins. This project was one of nine chosen to demonstrate new grid technologies.

The downtown district has a peak load of about 45 MW. With the federal grant and an additional $4.9 million from the city of Fort Collins and other state and local entities, FortZED aims to reduce peak energy usage by 20% to 30% on multiple distribution feeders.

“Clean energy is a priority for the city of Fort Collins,” says City Manager Darin Atteberry, “and we're very pleased to be the only municipal utility on the list of grant recipients. While the city played a key role in developing the grant application, this project is another success story about community partnerships.”