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Jacobs Solutions — Technical Presentation (June 2020)
26 slides from Jacobs Solutions's technical presentation, Jun 25, 2020
Slide 1: Adapting Smart Water Metering Implementation During COVID-19
In the kNOW Webinar Adapting Smart Water Metering Implementation During COVID-19 June 25, 2020
Slide 2: Agenda
Agenda ▪ Introduction to Jacobs & the City of Columbia ▪ Smart Metering Methodology ▪ Success of the Columbia Project ▪ Why AMI Now? 2 ©Jacobs 2020
Slide 3: Introduction to Jacobs and the City of Columbia
Introduction to Jacobs and the City of Columbia ©Jacobs 2020
Slide 4: Introductions
Introductions Jason Shaw Josh Braman Presenter Presenter AMI Project Manager for Jacobs Project Manager the City of Columbia for Columbia’s AMI Program and Global SME for Smart Metering Implementation at Jacobs Jaason Englesmith Moderator Jacobs Project Director for Columbia’s AMI Program and Global
Slide 5: Global experience and focus on water provides lessons learned
Global experience and focus on water provides lessons learned ▪ Focus exclusively on water utilities as the owner’s agent ▪ Strictly vendor independent Last 5 years ▪ 30+ water projects ▪ 6.3 million meters ▪ $1.6 billion Capex 5 ©Jacobs 2020
Slide 6: Columbia Water is a large water utility with 150,000 Customers
Columbia Water is a large water utility with 150,000 Customers ▪ Two Water Treatment Plants − Columbia Canal − Lake Murray ▪ 159.5 MGD Total Capacity ▪ 60 MGD Average Day (100 MGD Peak Day) ▪ Distribution System − 415K Customer Population − 2500+ miles of water mains − 14 pressure zones − 20 booster
Slide 7: Smart Metering Methodology
Smart Metering Methodology ©Jacobs 2020
Slide 8: Evolution of meter reading technology
Evolution of meter reading technology MANUAL AMR AMI 1.0 AMI 2.0 SMART UTILITY / CITY • Visual read • 1-way • 1 or 1.5-way • 2-way • 2-way communications • May use communication communication communication • Standards-based, multi- handheld • Meter to cash • Meter to cash • More detailed purpose net
Slide 9: Your turn… Poll Question
Your turn… Poll Question 9 ©Jacobs 2020
Slide 10: A foundational methodology helps to support well informed decisions
A foundational methodology helps to support well informed decisions Building the Foundation Deploying the Solution Strategy and Roadmap Procurement Support Implementation Management Organizational Transformation ▪ Current state ▪ Levels of service ▪ Network deployment ▪ Operational efficiency ▪ Effi
Slide 11: Successful AMI projects begin with well defined use-cases
Successful AMI projects begin with well defined use-cases ▪ Functional requirements Custom Rate Flexible should be informed by the Conservation Billing Plans use cases Feedback Usage/Leak Dates Water Alerts Budgets ▪ Target benefits have a time Enhanced Customer Service Customer Consumption Water Qu
Slide 12: Virtual technologies enable projects to continue during COVID-19
Virtual technologies enable projects to continue during COVID-19 ▪ SharePoint for document management and co- authoring ▪ MS Teams for collaboration and video calls with client and stakeholders ▪ Use of MURAL to support visual collaboration and process mapping ▪ We continue to deliver all phases of
Slide 13: Success of the Columbia project
Success of the Columbia project ©Jacobs 2020
Slide 14: Project & Solution Overview
Project & Solution Overview Project History: Project Drivers: – Large scale meter – Accurate meter reads replacement funding ends – Eliminate estimated bills (Early 2000s) – Provide water usage data to customers – AMR/AMI Pilot Project (2012) – Notify customers of high use prior to receiving a bill
Slide 15: Successes to Date
Successes to Date ▪ Business Case ▪ Procurement ▪ NaaS and Performance to Date ▪ Installation Pace 15 ©Jacobs 2020
Slide 16: Success Story | Customer leak detected by AMI
Success Story | Customer leak detected by AMI “This new meter and the data CSR Testimonial after identifying customer leak that it now provides us not ▪ Customer called in regarding his last three billing statements only allowed us to provide that were extremely higher than normal. the customer with
Slide 17: Lessons Learned
Lessons Learned 1. Conditions in the field were not what we expected − Project originally expected to install 8,000 backflows out of 135,000 accounts (6%) As of 3/2/2020, 5,674 backflow installations out of 22,486 completed installations (25%) − Project originally expected 30,000 box changeouts out
Slide 18: Modifying Warehouse Operations
Modifying Warehouse Operations Pre-COVID-19, installers Current COVID-19, installers no longer enter the would gather each warehouse; reserved for implementation management morning/evening to load & and inventory support staffing unload inventory – Improvements in efficiency – less ‘water cooler tal
Slide 19: More Availability of Installers
More Availability of Installers Pre-COVID-19, the City was Current COVID-19, more experienced installers from struggling to find and retain primarily indoor meter projects that have ‘paused’ are enough installers to keep available to the City for temporary help. pace with the project. – Tough workin
Slide 20: Impact from Customers during COVID-19
Impact from Customers during COVID-19 ▪ Customers who requested not to be upgraded are currently placed on temporary hold ▪ Existing customers who requested to ‘opt-out’ were previously placed on hold – letters to those customers regarding the upgrade are currently on hold ▪ Not ‘pushing’ customers
Slide 21: Why AMI Now?
Why AMI Now? ©Jacobs 2020
Slide 22: Direct benefits to utilities and their communities NOW
Direct benefits to utilities and their communities NOW ▪ AMI automates many field activities and reduces exposure for staff − Meter reading − High/low exceptions (re-reads) − Move in/out (final reads) ▪ Replace old (slow) meters − Increased revenue without rate increases − Meter right sizing ▪ Contr
Slide 23: Questions & Answers
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Slide 24: Thank You
Thank You For more information, please contact: Jaason Englesmith Global Technology Leader [email protected] +1 408 320-5227 ©Jacobs 2020
Slide 25: Copyright Notice
Copyright Notice Important The material in this presentation has been prepared by Jacobs®. ©2020 Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. All rights reserved. This presentation is protected by U.S. and International copyright laws. Reproduction and redistribution without written permission is prohibited. Jacob
Slide 26: Copyright Notice
Copyright Notice Important The material in this presentation has been prepared by Jacobs®. ©2020 Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. All rights reserved. This presentation is protected by U.S. and International copyright laws. Reproduction and redistribution without written permission is prohibited. Jacob
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