Dive Summary:

• Itron is launching Nexergy, which will give utilities a faster and more cost-effective approach to smart grid deployments.
• Nexergy’s ecosystem approach provides a range of choices for utilities, all of which are designed to “deliver customizable solutions that can support the ever increasing challenges of the smart grid.”
• The company also announced USONIX, a next-generation ultrasonic gas meter for residential applications that upgrades the traditionally used diaphragm technology.

From the article:

Itron is launching Nexergy, a portfolio of five distinct ecosystem architectures that couples meters, communication technology, and software to meet specific business needs. The solution gives utilities a faster and more cost-effective approach to smart grid deployments.

Itron reports that with this new offering, it can “package its energy management portfolio to deliver customizable solutions that can support the ever increasing challenges of the smart grid, including demand response, revenue protection, renewable energy integration, consumer engagement, load control and many more.” ...