Tantalus said that its communications technology and AMI applications, coupled with Itron meters, will support the city’s initiative to become the first city in Alabama to provide fiber services directly to the user.
OPS said that it will leverage fiber connectivity to every customer for exceptional gains in proactive grid management through TUNet, Tantalus Utility Network, applications such as automated meter reading, power outage management, demand management, and remote disconnect/reconnect.
The company currently provides electricity to the city’s more than 27,000 residents.
Opelika residents will also be able to monitor and manage their energy consumption, as well as work with OPS to respond to system wide peak energy events in real time.
Once the network is completed, OPS will be able to offer high-speed triple-play voice, video, and data services to residents.
Tantalus president and CEO Eric Murray said, "The City of Opelika and OPS have demonstrated incredible foresight and business savvy by successfully building a healthy case for FTTH by way of smart grid."
"We’re proud to help OPS realize its vision to reach every citizen with advanced fiber-enabled services and the ability to take control and make informed choices for energy usage," Murray added.
