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ONT PoweringACE Meeting
Fort Worth, TexasMay 8, 2012
Person Educated in Other Nuances
Introduction
Power Meter Collars
Overview
Telco Provided Line Power
Overview
•Non-Traditional• Solar•Wind
Overview
Or if you’re in South Carolina!
Indoor UPS
Customer Premise UPS
Pros
• Low Cost Equipment• Easy Installation• Environmentally Protected•Most Widely accepted practice
Indoor UPS
Cons
• Vulnerable to Extended outages• Customer incurs power consumption
expense (12-30 watts @ 12 vdc)• Battery Replacement• Recurring Cost (3-5 years)• Replacement Schedule• Telco Staff or Homeowner
Indoor UPS
Outdoor UPS
Customer Premise UPS
Pros
• Easy Installation• Access to equipment without
Homeowner being present• No bulky equipment to burden the
Homeowner
Outdoor UPS
Cons
• Higher Cost of equipment (Must be Weather Hardened)
• Battery Replacements• Recurring Cost (every 3-5 years)• Telco or Homeowner to replace
• Customer Incurs Power Consumption (15-30 watts @ 12VDC)
• Vulnerable to Extended Outages
Outdoor UPS
Power Meter Collars
Pros
• Partnering Opportunities with Electric Company could provide no cost power consumption
• No indoor equipment to burden Customer
• No inside Maintenance Required
Power Meter Collars
Cons
• High Cost installation (would require electrician)
• Many Electric Co-ops will not allow collar in front of meter
• Still Requires Weather Hardened Battery Backup housing
• Vulnerable to Long term Outages• Battery Replacements• Recurring Cost• Telco or Homeowner to replace??
Power Meter Collars
Telco Line Powering
Pros
• No recurring power cost for Customer Telco provides power and battery backup from CO
• Reliable un-interrupted power for POTS• No Battery Replacements Needed• Accounting may benefit from use of
existing copper plant in Cost Companies• Copper plant can continue to be
depreciated if used for line powering
Telco Line Powering
Cons
• Must maintain or build Hybrid copper plant
• Training of staff on crossover technology
• Safety• High Cost Equipment• Power Supply systems at CO• Power converters at the home• Modifications/Rehab to existing plant
Telco Line Powering
Non-Traditional Solar and Wind Power
Pros
• No commercial power consumption• Green power• No Battery Replacements
Non-Traditional Solar and Wind Power
Cons
• High Cost equipment• Geographically dependent (most
benefits in the Western Plains)• Dependent on Mother Nature
Non-Traditional Solar and Wind Power
Conclusions
• Options are widespread, and all are readily available
• Careful Considerations must be made early• Evaluate Capital Expenditures as well
as Operating Expenditures
• Find the best fit that suits your work force and your customers
Thank You!