Presentation Abstract: "Case Study: Accelerating Smart Meter Deployment and Its Associated Benefits" The city of Rock Hill, South Carolina is an example of a municipally owned and operated utility that initially deployed the network for smart meters -- power and water. Today, the city-wide wireless broadband mesh network is helping other city departments improve efficiencies, customer satisfaction, public safety and billing accuracy, while significantly reducing operational costs. This presentation will discuss the key requirements for broadband wireless deployments, by reviewing and comparing wireless broadband technologies. Jimmy Bagley, Jr., CIO for Rock Hill will speak directly to how wireless broadband has helped Rock Hill accelerate its smart meter deployment and its associated benefits. This presentation was originally part of the Smart Grid Virtual Summit on July 29, 2010. [ Download .PDF ] * [ Playback Session ] * [ Ask Question ] Speakers: James Bagley, Jr., Chief Information Officer, City of Rock Hill, SC Mr. Bagley is currently employed with the City of Rock Hill as the Public Services Administrator / CIO where he has responsibility for the Utilities Department, Public Works Department and the Information Technology Services Department. Previously he served as the Utilities Director for the City of Rock Hill with responsibilities in water, sewer, electric, and storm water. He is a past president of the South Carolina Society of Professional Engineers, Catawba Chapter, where he was voted young engineer of the year in 1993. Mr. Bagley has also presided over the South Carolina Association of Municipal Power Systems Board and is a member of the American Public Power Association Transmission and Distribution Committee. Jimmy has been a member of the International Electrical and Electronics Engineers and the Power Engineering Society since 1989.