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Abstract
Slashing Underground Locating Cost at Reliant Energy Using ULTRA
Track: Electric and Gas
Author(s): Malcolm Ross, Joesph Berry, Jeffrey Myerson
During 1998-1999, the Reliant Energy Underground Locating Department recognized a rapid increase in calls for underground locating. That growth, along with the acquisition of a gas company, gave Reliant the opportunity to identify economies of scale in their undergound locating business process. The result of that effort was ULTRA, a system that integrates GIS, new technologies, and process reengineering and saved Reliant Energy $1 million in its first year. This success was achieved by the users defining the needs, the IT department providing suitable technology and advice, GIS providing timely and accurate data, and consultants working in close proximity to affected parties.
Malcolm Ross
GIS Technology, Inc.
2476 Bolsover St
Suite 491
Houston , TX 77030
USA
Phone: 713-254-5033
Fax: 713-660-0114
E-mail: mross@gistech.com
Joesph Berry
Reliant Energy
Underground Locating
PO Box 1700
Houston 77251-1700
USA
Phone: 713-207-4191
Jeffrey Myerson
Reliant Energy
GIS
PO Box 1700
Houston 77251-1700
USA
Phone: 713-207-6419