The McDonnell Group

From Ontario to Iowa – a smart grid that’s already running, integrating renewables, and proving it’s worth via 700 MHz private broadband from Arcadian Networks

NEW YORK – May 10, 2010 – To see the nation’s energy future, look north, according to panelists Ryan Hentges, and Robert Burchard, two smart grid communications specialists addressing the Smart Grid RoadShow in a panel tomorrow at 2 p.m. in the McKinley Room of the Cincinnati’s Westin Hotel.

The nation’s largest wireless smart grid network begins at the Canada/Minnesota border and stretches southward across the state toward Iowa.  Along the way, it integrates power -- from wind, hydro, biomass, natural gas, distributed generation, and coal sources -– and links a network of dozens of cooperatives across rugged and diverse terrain.  For three years, the network has proven its value in delivering mission-critical distribution communications, too, including AMI, Distribution Automation, Substation Automation, and Video Surveillance.

Ryan Hentges, VP of Corporate Services for Minnesota Valley Electric Cooperative, will share reliability data and answer questions on MVEC’s experience using Arcadian’s comprehensive package of end-to-end communication solutions that include:
• licensed and secure 700 MHz spectrum
• IP, open-standards based hardware
• an energy focused expertise in design and build-out.

Robert Burchard, Arcadian Networks’ Technology Director, will discuss scalability, interoperability, and future grid ROI from the “network of networks” supporting multiple applications, including:
• Arcadian 700 MHz
• WiMAX (802.16e, 802.16d)
• Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n)
• 3G/4G (EVDO,GPRS,EDGE,HSPA,LTE)
• Serial, USB, Ethernet
• 900 MHz (ISM and MAS) industrial radio

For details, see Smart Grid RoadShow agenda at:  http://www.smartgridroadshow.com/4/?page=agenda&show=4&t=Preliminary Program

"A "Statewide" Smart Grid Wireless Communications Network - Today and Tomorrow"
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
2:00 – 2:45 p.m.
Session 403 - Infrastructure - McKinley
The Westin Cincinnati
Cincinnati, Ohio

About Arcadian Networks

Arcadian Networks designs and delivers wireless broadband communication systems to the energy sector. The real-time, two-way communication networks provide the backbone of all “smart” energy solutions – delivering operating efficiencies, interoperability and security. Designed specifically for utility, oil and gas, and renewable energy industries, the IP converged networks are based on private, secured 700 MHz spectrum. Customized services range from blueprint to network deployment, systems integration, through customer service.  For more information, please visit: www.arcadiannetworks.com.

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Nancy Broe
The McDonnell Group, Inc.
404-583-0003
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