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Chart showing the process for new advanced metering legislation. First the legislation must pass as part of the comprehensive energy bill. Secondly, there will be 180 days for the federal government to prepare draft guidance. Then, the federal agencies have 180 days to prepare their plans and deliver them to DOE.

This chart shows the process for developing federal advanced metering guidance should the 2003 Comprehensive Energy Legislation pass.

The 2003 comprehensive energy bill contains a provision that mandates advanced metering at federal buildings by 2010. Whether or not the legislation passes, FEMP is committed to develop federal guidance for the deployment of advanced metering at federal sites.

Beyond simply measuring electrical, gas, steam, and water consumption, metering provides an essential analytical tool for allocating cost and for energy management. Advanced metering provides energy managers with the information they need to save energy and money as part of an effective O&M practice. Advanced metering also helps agencies identify energy savings opportunities, comply with energy reduction mandates, verify savings, and allows for participation in utility demand reduction programs.

Workshops and Meetings

Briefing to Federal Agencies (PowerPoint 1.1 MB)
October 16, 2003
Washington, DC
Presentation by FEMP's O&M Program Manager to the Federal Interagency Energy Management Task Force

Advanced Metering for the Federal Sector Workshop
September 25, 2003
Golden, CO
Federal energy managers, metering technology representatives, utilities, ESCOs, federal laboratory personnel, and other interested parties from across the country attended the Advanced Metering for the Federal Sector Workshop held September 25, 2003 in Golden, Colorado. They discussed the following:

  • Significance of the metering provisions contained in the 2003 comprehensive energy policy bill,
  • Draft metering guidance for the federal sector,
  • Opportunities for alternative financing of advanced metering.

Workshop summary (MS Word 148 KB, 27 pp)
Workshop summary presentation (PowerPoint 124 KB, 23 pp)

The workshop was offered as a free service to federal agencies and other registrants. See the workshop invitation for more information. (MS Word 2.4 MB, 3 pp)

Energy 2003 Energy Efficiency Workshop and Exposition
August 19, 2003
Orlando, FL
Presentations from the session entitled: "Metering: The Eyes and Ears of O&M"

Publication

Advanced Utility Metering Technical Report
This technical report describes approaches to utility metering that may be appropriate for your facility. Advanced Utility Metering (PDF 753 KB, 58 pp) offers an overview of options in metering technology, system architecture, implementation, and relative costs. It provides advanced metering systems information to help potential users to specify, acquire, use, and expand systems. It also addresses basic security issues and provides case studies and information resources. Download Adobe Reader.