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Green Deal presents report on Resources Identification Tool

Cleantech development firm Metabolic delivered its report on a Resources Identification Tool for the new Dutch smart meter. The report was funded by the Ministry of Infrastructure and Environment and forms part of the Green Deal Fair Meter. The report outlines the content and design of a resources identification tool. This tool follows from the discussions about a resources passport

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Smart (Fair) Meter tender published

The Dutch grid operators Liander N.V. and Stedin Netbeheer B.V. have recently published a European tender procedure for smart electricity and gas meters. Liander and Stedin have the intention to sign a contract with two parties for the development and delivery of 5 million meters in total. One of the objectives of Liander and Stedin for this contract are derived

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Green Deal Fair Meter signed!

On November 12th 2013 the Green Deal Fair Meter was signed, which can be considered a milestone in the development of the Fair Meter. The Green Deal is a collaborative agreement between Dutch government, knowledge institutions and grid operators for the development of a Fair Meter. Signing partners include Stedin, Alliander, Cogas, Waag Society and Amsterdam Smart City. The Green

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Fair Meter Initiative develops into network of likeminded partners

The Fair Meter Initiative aims at developing sustainable supply chain practices for the new generation smart meters. It has developed into a network of organizations that support this development. Each party supports the initiative based on their particular value chain position or specific competence, ranging from project support to knowledge development or e.g. marketing related services. The Fair Meter Initiative

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Fair Meter Template available for review: please share your feedback with us

We need your help A concept version of our template defining ‘Fair’ is available upon request. We invite all relevant stakeholders, suppliers and value chain partners to provide feedback on the current template, add information wherever possible and assess to which extent existing frameworks can be integrated into this template to make implementation faster and easier. Background Following the Fair

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Fair Meter Initiative Supplier meeting

The 11th of December 2013, grid operators and suppliers discussed the definition of Fair, the ‘fairness’ of the current meter, and the possibility and structure of a roadmap towards a 100% Fair Meter. Furthermore, frameworks for a potential pilot project to develop a fair meter where assessed. Participants agreed on setting up collaboration for further development through the European Smart

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Fair Meter Initiative Bootcamp and Supply Chain Workshop

Resources are running out and technology advances. There is a need for smart solutions in the energy sector. And with 14 million meters in Holland alone, making them smart and fair is a huge opportunity! A fair meter: what should it look like? How should it work and what should it consist of? And when do we think of a

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Fair Meter Initiative at the European Utility week

The Fair Meter Initiative was present with a stand at the European Utility Week 2013 at the RAI in Amsterdam, October 15-17 2013. During the exhibition opening hours there was an interactive information stand located at the exhibition floor. At the exhibition, a Declaration of support for the Fair Meter Initiative could be signed, reading: The signatory parties of this declaration

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European Utility Week 2013

Meet the challenge of aligning parties and unite for a coalition in order to really implement fair meter principles in our day to day business processes. At the upcoming European Utility Week Amsterdam, October 15-17 2013, the Fair Meter Inititative will be present. During the exhibition opening hours there will be an interactive information stand located at the exhibition floor. At the

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