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News Release
Contact:
Jerome Yakel
(262) 691-8271
jerome.yakel@CooperIndustries.com
Cooper Power Systems Advanced Metering Infrastructure Solution Selected
by Consolidated Electric Cooperative in Ohio
System to provide two-way advanced metering capabilities utilizing power line carrier technology.
WAUKESHA, WI, August 17, 2010 – Cooper Power Systems, a division of Cooper Industries plc
(NYSE: CBE), today announced that it has been selected by Consolidated Electric Cooperative, Inc. of
Mount Gilead, Ohio to deploy its power line carrier (PLC) advanced metering infrastructure (AMI)
network throughout the electric cooperative’s service territory.
The project includes implementing more than 16,000 new electric meters with integrated Cooper AMI
modules within a 12 month period. This aggressive deployment schedule will allow Consolidated to
benefit from the breadth of information brought back and managed by the Yukon Advanced Energy
Services Platform. Consolidated is looking forward to improving billing accuracy, operational efficiencies
and responsiveness, and customer service and satisfaction with the implementation of Cooper Power
Systems two-way AMI solution. The system will connect the cooperative to their members dispersed
throughout eight central Ohio counties served by nearly 1,500 miles of distribution line.
“We chose the Cooper Power Systems AMI solution because of its ability to quickly provide the range of
data we need to better serve our customers,” said Phil Caskey, vice president of engineering and
operations at Consolidated. “One of the big drivers in selecting them was the ability to use a single
software platform to manage multiple programs that will enable us to monitor and control our distribution
system, including their feature-rich AMI solution.”
More than 200 electric utilities throughout North America are realizing the benefits of managing multiple
automation solutions using the Yukon platform.
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The software has continually evolved and currently includes support for advanced metering
infrastructure, demand response, capacitor bank control, volt/VAR optimization, smart sensors, feeder
reconfiguration and substation automation.
“Utilities like Consolidated Electric Cooperative, Inc. are looking for a trusted Smart Grid partner to grow
with their current and future Smart Grid needs,” said Tom Pitstick, vice president and general manager
of the Energy Automation Solutions division at Cooper Power Systems. “They selected Cooper Power
Systems because we are a recognized leader in providing end-to-end Smart Grid solutions.”
Editor’s Note: For additional information, contact Lauren Ban at (412) 394-6611 or
lauren.ban@bm.com.
Cooper Power Systems: Commitment to Smart Grid:
Cooper Power Systems has long been a provider of comprehensive reliability and productivity solutions
for utility, commercial and industrial customers. The Energy Automation Solutions (EAS) group within
Cooper Power Systems is a leading provider of innovative smart grid technologies and solutions that
enable customers to optimize their electrical grid performance. These solutions include Advanced
Metering Infrastructure (AMI), Demand Response (DR), Smart Sensors, Power Systems Engineering
Software and Services, Substation Automation and Feeder Automation.
About Cooper Power Systems
Cooper Power Systems, Inc., with 2009 revenues of approximately $1.1 billion, is a division of Cooper
Industries plc (NYSE: CBE). Cooper Power Systems is a global manufacturer of world-class power
delivery and reliability solutions for the electrical and industrial markets. Through its Energy Automation
Solutions group, it is also a leading provider of software, communications and integration solutions that
enable customers to increase productivity, improve system reliability, and reduce costs. For more
information, please visit www.cooperpower.com or www.cooperpowereas.com.
About Cooper Industries
Cooper Industries plc (NYSE: CBE) is a global manufacturer with 2009 revenues of $5.1 billion.
Founded in 1833, Cooper's sustained level of success is attributable to a constant focus on
innovation, evolving business practices while maintaining the highest ethical standards, and meeting
customer needs. The Company has seven operating divisions with leading market share positions
and world-class products and brands including: Bussmann electrical and electronic fuses; CrouseHinds and CEAG explosion-proof electrical equipment; Halo and Metalux lighting fixtures; and Kyle
and McGraw-Edison power systems products. With this broad range of products, Cooper is uniquely
positioned for several long-term growth trends including the global infrastructure build-out, the need to
improve the reliability and productivity of the electric grid, the demand for higher energy-efficient
products and the need for improved electrical safety. In 2009, sixty-one percent of total sales were to
customers in the industrial and utility end-markets and thirty-nine percent of total sales were to
customers outside the United States. Cooper has manufacturing facilities in 23 countries as of 2009.
For more information, visit the website at www.cooperindustries.com.
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