DEMCO Contracts Second Sight Systems to Provide Meter Reading Services (2021)

by Tim Moore
In another great win for Second Sight Systems in Q2 of 2021, DEMCO has awarded a multi-year Meter Reading Services contract for a large portion of their legacy network. SSS will be providing several technicians to provide meter services along with supporting their disconnection services.  Due to Hurricane Ida, SSS will be beginning this project in late September 2021, and is happy to continue to support DEMCO with a deep portfolio of utility services.
DEMCO is a distribution electric cooperative serving approximately 112,000 meters throughout 7 parishes in Southeast Louisiana to include Ascension, East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Livingston, St. Helena, West Feliciana, and Tangipahoa.  The member owned cooperative has approximately $208,000,000 in annual revenue and total utility plant of approximately $667,000,000 before accumulated depreciation. The cooperative’s system consists of both transmission and distribution facilities which include 10 metering points for wholesale power and 44 substations for system reliability.

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Founded in 1999, Second Sight Systems is a total solutions provider for utility communications and technical field services.  Our Utility Field Services team is a provider of outsourced utility field operations and metering services to help improve efficiency, productivity, and response time.  Meter Services include smart meter installation, maintenance, quality auditing, and contracted meter reading services. Our meter technicians act as an extension of our customers’ existing team in order to maximize productivity and optimize utility billing requirements.  We have extensive experience in water, gas, and electric meter and sub-metering services for utilities and commercial property managers across the U.S.

 

Meter Reading Services and About Us
Second Sight Systems is at the forefront of utility field services, providing technical support to electric, gas, and water utilities, and contracted third parties. From the installation or the reading of meters, to Network Infrastructure for the backhaul– Second Sight Systems provides quality services to all of its customers. To learn more, visit https://secondsightsystems.com/services/utility-field-services/ or contact our Engineering Services Team today at info@sssrf.com.
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Second Sight Systems Strikes Again Winning an Electric Meter Installation Project in Owatonna, MN (2021)

by Tim Moore
Second Sight Systems utility Electric Metering Division was awarded another project through a successful partnership with Itron  This Electric Meter installation / replacement contract is in support of Owatonna Public Utilities in Minnesota, which is located about 1 hour south of Minneapolis, MN.  Second Sight Systems is responsible for replacing approximately 12,000 existing residential electric meters and replacing these with new Itron meters– with about 10% located inside the residences. Additional scope for the project is to include an additional 14,000 endpoints requiring Over-the-Air programming. Work began in August 2021, with project completion in late Q4 2021. Second Sight Systems is proud to have another quality Electric Meter Project under their belt completed for Itron as well as for the great utility customers of the city of Owatonna, MN.

   

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Electric Meter Utility Services and About Us
Second Sight Systems is at the forefront of utility field services, providing technical support to electric, gas, and water utilities, and contracted third parties. From the installation or the reading of meters, to AMI Network Infrastructure for the backhaul– Second Sight Systems provides quality services to all of its customers. To learn more, visit https://secondsightsystems.com/services/utility-field-services/ or contact our Engineering Services Team today at 844.789.9111 or info@sssrf.com.
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Another AMR Water Meter Installation Project Win in Texas for SSS– Supporting the City of Ralls, TX in 2021

by Tim Moore
In Q2 of 2021 Second Sight Systems utility metering division was awarded another project through a successful partnership with Ferguson Waterworks.  SSS tackled another successful AMR water meter installation / replacement contract in support of the City of Ralls, TX which is located about 30 minutes outside of Lubbock, TX.  Second Sight Systems was responsible for replacing approximately 750 existing residential water meters and replacing them with new Mueller meters.  Work began in late July 2021, with project completion in late August 2021. Second Sight Systems is proud to have another quality project under their belt completed for Ferguson Waterworks as well as for the great utility customers of the city of Ralls, TX.

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Water Meter Utility Services and About Us
Second Sight Systems is at the forefront of utility field services, providing technical support to electric, gas, and water utilities, and contracted third parties. From the installation or the reading of meters, to AMI Network Infrastructure for the backhaul– Second Sight Systems provides quality services to all of its customers. To learn more, visit https://secondsightsystems.com/services/utility-field-services/ or contact our Engineering Services Team today at 844.789.9111 or info@sssrf.com.
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SSS is Getting Busy this Summer with a Win in Louisiana– Supporting Jefferson Davis Parish Water District #4

by Tim Moore
In Q2 of 2021 Second Sight Systems utility metering division was awarded another project through a successful partnership with Ferguson Waterworks.  This AMR water meter installation / replacement contract was in support of Jefferson Davis Parish Water District #4 near Jennings, Louisiana.  Second Sight Systems was responsible for replacing approximately 1400 existing residential water meters and replacing them with new Mueller meters.  Work began in late June 2021, with project completion in Mid August 2021. Second Sight Systems is proud to have another quality project under their belt completed for Ferguson Waterworks as well as for the great utility customers of JDWD#4.

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Second Sight Systems is at the forefront of utility field services, providing technical support to electric, gas, and water utilities, and contracted third parties. From the installation or the reading of meters, to AMI Network Infrastructure for the backhaul– Second Sight Systems provides quality services to all of its customers. To learn more, visit https://secondsightsystems.com/services/utility-field-services/ or contact our Engineering Services Team today at 844.789.9111 or info@sssrf.com.
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SECOND SIGHT SYSTEMS IS A LICENSED CONTRACTOR FOR THE STATE OF LOUISIANA TO PERFORM METER INSTALLATIONS (2021)

by Tim Moore

SAINT LOUIS, MO – April 5, 2021 — Second Sight Systems, LLC, the leader in quality  Louisiana Meter and Networking Infrastructure Installation Services is proud to announce after going through the proper processes and testing with the Louisiana’s State Licensing Board for Contractors, it has recently obtained the necessary licensing to become an official Licensed Contractor for the State of Louisiana to perform water meter installations in the state. As the gulf coast region has had a significant uptick in the number of AMI  Water Meter and Network Infrastructure installation opportunities over the past quarter, Second Sight Systems is now well positioned to tackle these future opportunities as these local Utilities move away from projects being delayed due to COVID-19 and begin to push forward in 2021. Louisiana, Contractor license “This will place Second Sight Systems ahead of the competition in Louisiana.” said TJ Mudd, Second Sight System’s AMI Program Manager.  “With many illegally, unlicensed contractors performing the same work in the region, Louisiana utilities and their customers now have a safe and quality installation partner as a choice.”

These are strong words coming from TJ Mudd, who over the last decade has been involved or lead such AMI deployment projects as Dominion Power (2,200,000 meters), AEP Ohio (500,000 meters), and Duke NC (350,000 meters).As many businesses and contractors are struggling through the grips of COVID-19, Second Sight Systems has taken this as an opportunity to further strengthen the quality of its AMI meter installation operations through investments in Ensight+, their work order management system (WOMS) and other State Contractor Licensing Programs. 

This step will also further strengthen and compliment their numerous services offering. From services covering Tower Installation & Maintenance, AMI Infrastructure Installation, Meter Installation, Fiber Installation & Splicing, along with Commercial & Multi-tenant submetering; Both Ensight+ , and other State Contractor Licenses, such as Louisiana, will certainly help Second Sight Systems to be the best solution for turnkey utility installation services in the US.

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Second Sight Systems is at the forefront of utility field services, providing technical support to electric, gas, and water utilities, and contracted third parties. We strive to expand our support including expanding our state contractor licenses (such as Louisiana).From the installation or the reading of meters, to AMI Network Infrastructure for the backhaul– Second Sight Systems provides quality services to all of its customers. To learn more, visit our Meter Services Web Page or contact our Engineering Services Team today at 844.789.9111 or info@sssrf.com.

SSS wins submetering project for GFD Property Management Inc (2020)

by Tim Moore
Second Sight Systems has been contracted by GFD Property Management to replace existing old water meters with new Badger AMR Meters at their property in Chester, Va. Second Sight will help GFD recover lost utilities by auditing the existing infrastructure and then determining exact usage using real time data for all suites. This allows GFD to accurately manage their utility cost. Second Sight is a leader in submeter services. Remember – you can’t manage what you can’t measure!

 

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Founded in 1999, Second Sight Systems is a total solutions provider for utility communications and technical field services.  Our Utility Field Services team is a provider of outsourced utility field operations and metering services to help improve efficiency, productivity, and response time.  Second Sight Systems provides comprehensive utility cost recovery programs for multi-unit and commercial properties.  This includes electric, gas and water.  We can deliver a full solution including system design, equipment, installation, reading and billing services. To learn more, visit https://secondsightsystems.com/services/submetering/ or contact our Submetering Services Team today at info@sssrf.com.
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SSS and Atomation Picking up Good Vibrations in the Tower Industry! (2020)

by Tim Moore
Atomation and tower sensors using 4GLTE

In concert with our fellow composers of innovation.

Second Sight Systems & Atomation are tuning in to the frequency of Telecom Towers. Not the traditional AM/FM bands, but the characteristic frequency of the structure itself. Utilizing Atomation’s AT-U 1.0c Atoms, we are able to provide customers, vibration, temperature, impact, position and tilt data for towers located across North America. The Atoms are rapidly deployable, self-contained sensor arrays equipped with on board 4GLTE & BLE radios enabling both local and cloud-based data acquisition management.
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Smart Grid Best Practices For Staffing

by Tim Moore

A well-trained workforce is critical to the proper installation and management of your smart grid network. Yet recruiting and maintaining  the right staff continues to be a struggle for many utilities especially in light of the current climate. A high demand on technical skills, combined with a high retirement and attrition rate, has left utilities with a smart grid skills gap.  Fortunately there are still viable solutions available.

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