Apr 25

2010 Geospatial Infrastructure Solutions Conference by GITA

Pheonix, AZ

Green GIS: Modernizing Critical Infrastructure for a Sustainable Future with the Aid of Geospatial Technologies

Speaking Panel - April 25th, 8am - Noon
Seminar Leader: Paul Yarka, Accenture
Speakers: David Herrmann, Critigen; Krishna Kumar, Space-Time Insight; Douglas Preece, Capgemini; Randy Tardy, Bentley Systems, Inc.

Sustainability in the utility industry today involves balancing economic viability and vitality, regulatory concurrence, healthy communities, and environmental protection, with a view toward future generations. A variety of technologies are helping to modernize critical infrastructure in a sustainable direction. One growing example is the use of existing GIS in building and enabling smart grids. Smart grids are being implemented that uniquely enable residential and commercial customers to take advantage of sustainable energy sources, such as wind, solar, and biomass, and to (soon) integrate PHEV and other technologies. In addition to GIS and smart grids, geospatial tools are uniquely poised to design and manage sustainable infrastructure given their robust data handling and visual communication capabilities. Much of a sustainability practice also involves efficiency—making certain that resources are being used optimally for both longevity and cost savings. This session will include presentations on how GIS enables smart grid planning and deployment, enterprise-level carbon footprint calculations, and digital models to integrate location data, business processes, and analytical systems for more efficient cities and utilities.

Client Snapshot

Seminole County

SCESD is in the midst of a major capital improvement program (CIP) to upgrade and expand the utility infrastructure to support current and projected demand for water, waste water and reclaimed water service.

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