Electrical Transmission Modernization
We looking for multiple experts from the electrical utility industry in the us, canada, and mexico who can speak on electrical transmission modernization. We are looking to understand how they are operating/maintaining/upgrading/modernizing their electrical transmission grid.
We are interested on candidates with technical, operations, maintenance, it perspective.
This is a paid 1-hr phone interview, please share a brief statement of your relevance to the space below:
1. Do you have clear visibility and an understanding of your utility's electrical transmission infrastructure?
2. Do you have an understanding on your utility's key modernization initiatives?
3. Do you currently work or have you recently (past 1-2 years) worked inside a utility?
+59 Other ResponsesSmart Meters Market In Usa (gas And Water)
Description/need: we are trying to assess the smart meter (gas and water) market in usa. Focus of the study is to understand the regulatory overview, procurement process and adoption statistics for water and gas smart meters in usa (especially in ohio, wisconsin, new york and california).
For this, we are trying to speak with respondents who are working with water and gas utilities in the above 4 states or with smart meter manufacturers such as itron, kamstrup, elster, schneider, etc.
Number of experts: 3-4
timeframe: from 18rd january 2021 to 9th february 2021
geography: given above
companies zintro can try to reach out to:
smart meter manufacturers such as itron, kamstrup, elster, schneider, etc.
Water and gas utility companies in ohio, wisconsin, new york and california
expert job title(s): respondents that are at the following designations or higher
• smart meter manufacturers – sales / marketing manager and above
• utility companies – procurement / operations manager and above
screening questions:
1. What are the standards / certification required to manufacture and commercialize smart meters for water and gas for household applications in usa? How do these differ from standards / certifications applicable for smart meters for electricity in household applications? Do these standards differ at a state level (especially in california, new york, ohio and wisconsin)
2. What regulations are followed by utility companies and smart meter manufacturers while implementing these water and gas smart meters in california / new york / ohio / wisconsin? Are there any regulations in order to maintain data privacy?
3. Are smart water and gas meters widely adopted in usa (especially in the states of california, new york, ohio and wisconsin)? What is the % adoption rate of smart water and gas meters in the country and specifically in the 4 mentioned states? Are there any federal / state level policies that are expected to drive the adoption of smart water and gas meters?
4. Which are the key smart meter (electricity, water and gas) manufacturers/ companies that are active in each of the afore-mentioned 4 states? What is their approximate market share in the referred states?
5. What is the procurement process like for smart meters in each of the 4 states? Are the smart meters procured and installed by the utility companies? Who are the key decision makers / influencers in the value chain? What are the selection criteria based on which these products are procured and installed?
6. Who attains ownership of the smart meters / communication modules/ in-house displays (ihd)? Is it the utility company / manufacturer or homeowner?7. How much is the average life expectancy for smart meters in usa? During the period that they are in use, are they tested for accuracy?
+34 Other ResponsesUtility Industry
Looking for experts on the the electricity transmission sector in the u.S. Trying to understand the use cases for specific equipment (instrument transformers used for revenue metering and protective relaying in substations), how utilities buy these products today, who their suppliers are. Ideal candidates would be people working at electric utilities, engineering / consulting firms, other equipment suppliers to the utility sector. U.S.-focused only.
Please only respond if you are knowledgeable about the us market.
Thank you.
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