ADVISORY, July 17, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) --
WHAT: A media availability to outline upcoming field tests of
approximately 1,000 two-way, automated smart electric
meters. If approved, San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) will
replace virtually all of its customers' meters over the
next six years at a cost of $450 million. The new meters
will report outages more quickly, allowing for quicker
restoration of power and will potentially pave the way for
the smart home, with remote control of automated
appliances. Several areas will be part of the tests, and
SDG&E will describe the areas, customer notification and
proposed follow-up activities before the start of the test.
WHEN: Tuesday, July 18, 2006, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
WHO: David Geier, vice president, electric transmission and
distribution for SDG&E
WHERE: Miramar Construction & Operations Center
6875 Consolidated Way
Directions: Take I-805 to Miramar Road East. Travel to
Milch Road. Turn right and cross the railroad tracks.
Turn left onto Consolidated Way and go to the second
driveway. Look for a "media" sign. Turn in and park.
Or take I-15 to Miramar Road West. Travel to Milch Road.
Turn left and cross the railroad tracks. Turn left onto
Consolidated Way and go to the second driveway. Look for a
"media" sign. Turn in and park.
VISUALS: Good visuals of large cases of old and new electric meters.