From:  Nancy Gault[SMTP:gaultnm@sce.com]
Sent:  Tuesday, July 23, 1996 9:47 AM
Subject:  Chapter 11 Outline

Below please find the cleaned up Chapter 11 (Team C) outline.
Sorry about the formatting...didn't think the indents would translate....
Thanks!
Nancy

11. METERING AND COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS
11.1. Scope of Metering/Communication System Changes to Support Industry
Restructuring
11.1.1. Direct Access via Bilateral Contracts and Aggregation
Arrangements
11.1.2. Virtual Direct Access
11.1.3. Mandated Installation of RTP Meters and Communication Systems
11.1.3.1. Commission Alternatives
11.1.3.1.1. Mandatory Schedule
11.1.3.1.2. All Customer Classes
11.1.3.1.3. Alternatives
11.2. Important Contextual Considerations in Evaluating Technology
Options
11.2.1. Current State of  the Industry
11.2.2. Multiple Technology Solutions Will Be Required
11.2.3. Communication Systems Used to Upload Metered Data May be Able to
Serve Multiple Purposes
11.2.3.1. Natural Gas Meter Reading and Data Acquisition is Important
for Combined Utilities
11.2.3.2. Added Value Services
11.2.3.3. Potential Revenue Opportunities
11.3. Performance Requirements for Metering/Communications Systems
11.3.1. Data to Support ISO Imbalance Settlement Computations
11.3.1.1. Metered Data
11.3.1.2. Representative, Continuously Updated Load Profile Data
11.3.2. Data to Support Forecasts of Hourly Loads
11.3.2.1. Bilateral Contract Customers
11.3.2.2. Aggregation Customers
11.3.2.3. UDC Energy Customers
11.3.3. Data to Support Energy Service Billings to Multiple Service
Providers
11.3.3.1. Metered Data
11.3.3.2. Representative, Continuously Updated Load Profile Data
11.3.4. Data to Support Distribution Charge
11.3.4.1. Metered Data
11.3.4.2. Representative, Continuously Updated Load Profile Data
11.3.5. Data to Support Customer Service
11.3.5.1. Outage
11.3.5.2. Turn On/Shut Off
11.3.5.3. Power Quality
11.3.6. Data to Support Efficient Distribution System Utilization
11.3.6.1. Power Quality 
11.3.6.2. Transformer Load
11.3.7. Data to Support Customer Control of Usage
11.3.7.1. Customer Control Options
11.3.7.1.1. Direct
11.3.7.1.2. Behavioral
11.3.7.2. PX Price Signals
11.3.7.3. ISO Load Shedding Signals
11.4. Assessing Options to Determine Feasibility and Cost Implications
of Alternative Technologies, Penetration Strategies and Installation
Schedules
11.4.1. Identifying Key Features Influencing Feasibility and Cost
11.4.1.1. Manufacturing Lead Times
11.4.1.2. Installation
11.4.1.3. Coordination with Communication Carriers
11.4.1.4. Maturity
11.4.1.5. Features
11.4.1.5.1. Flexibility
11.4.1.5.2. Capability
11.4.2. High-Level Descriptions of Technical Alternatives
11.4.2.1. Costs
11.4.2.2. Barriers
11.4.3. Defining Appropriate Scenarios
   

11.4.4. Results of Information from Vendors
11.4.4.1. Process Description
11.4.4.1.1. Supplier Concerns
11.4.4.1.2. Review and Consolidation Process
11.4.4.1.3. Disclaimers
11.4.4.1.3.1. Pricing is Approximate
11.4.4.1.3.2. Pricing is Subject to Gaming
11.4.4.2. Pricing Information
11.4.4.3. Supplier Recommended Scenarios
11.4.5. Conclusions About Alternative Technology Options
11.5. Meter/Communication Systems Control Alternatives
11.5.1. Distinctions Between Ownership, Control, Operations, Maintenance
and Installation
11.5.2. Evaluating Ownership Alternatives
11.5.2.1. Customers
11.5.2.2. Energy Service Providers
11.5.2.3. Competitive INFOCOs
11.5.2.4. Utility Distribution Companies
11.5.2.5. Standalone INFOCO Monopoly
11.5.3. Evaluating Control Alternatives
11.5.3.1. Energy Service Providers
11.5.3.2. Competitive INFOCOs
11.5.3.3. Utility Distribution Companies
11.5.3.4. Standalone INFOCO Monopoly
11.5.4. Evaluating Operations Alternatives
11.5.4.1. Energy Service Providers
11.5.4.2. Competitive INFOCOs
11.5.4.3. Utility Distribution Companies
11.5.4.4. Standalone INFOCO Monopoly
11.6. Developing Standards for Meters and Communication Systems
11.6.1. Necessity for an Open System Standard to Permit Installation and
Maintenance Alternatives
11.6.1.1. Are Standards Necessary
11.6.1.2. Installation Alternatives
11.6.1.3. Maintenance Alternatives
11.6.2. Necessity for an Open System Standard to Facilitate Adoption of
Technology Innovations
11.6.2.1. The Impact of Standards on Innovation
11.6.2.2. Measurement of Physical Parameters
11.6.2.3. Data Storage Pending Retrieval
11.6.2.4. Communication of Data for Processing
11.6.2.5. Processing and Distribution of Data to Customer Billing
Systems
11.6.3. Recommended Standards
11.6.3.1. Standards
11.6.3.2. Adherence to Standards Over Time
11.6.3.2.1. Monitoring
11.6.3.2.2. Certification
11.6.4. A Process to Adopt Additional Necessary Standards
11.6.4.1. Recommended Process
11.6.4.2. Recommended Schedule



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