Dive Summary:
- Michigan's Consumers Energy signed a $40 million contract with Capgemini, a global consulting and technology firm, to support a statewide smart meter program.
- The utility's deployment of 1.8 million electric and 600,000 gas smart meters will be supported by Capgemini's implementation of smart-meter technology and infrastructure.
- Consumers Energy has completed 90,000 installations so far and has set a goal of equipping all 1.8 million of its electric meters in homes and small businesses with smart meter technology by 2019.
From the article:
... The Jackson-based utility says smart meters will allow residents to see exactly how much energy they are using on a real-time basis and adjust usage to cut monthly bills.
"Through this program, Consumers Energy will enhance our operational capabilities and create new ways to provide customer value," said Patti Poppe, vice president of customer experience and operations at Consumers Energy. "Capgemini has a strong understanding of these programs and their expertise will be invaluable as we collaborate in a process to enhance our customer service." ...
