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• October 8, 2008:  ECN announces the release of its new AMI ready digital “collar” meter.  This is a full functioning electronic meter which can be placed between the existing meter and the meter socket.  The meter includes a cellular data modem for a true “plug-n-play” installation with immediate activation or other compatible AMI interface.  The meter also includes a 250-amp disconnect switch, ECN’s Pre-Pay Module  with extensive payment functionality and interfaces, Zigbee radio with Ember 3.1, customer Pre-Pay displays including an in-home display option, CIS, billing and web-based interfaces, multiple rate structures including TOU, variable real-time pricing, multiple FIFO rates, remote reconnect/disconnect functionality with automatic or manual reset, automatic weather intervention and pass-through with recovering payment plans, and much more.  ECN can provide the entire end-to-end implementation including automated payment processing.
• September 30, 2008:  ECN completes the integration of its Pre-Pay Module  with the Landis+Gyr Focus AX meter.   The AX meter provides complete ANSI table information and a 200-amp disconnect switch.  Communications are accomplished through TCP/IP cellular data connections or other AMI interfaces.  The integration allows for a quick “plug-n-play” of a full AMI meter with all of the features and functionality of the Pre-Pay Module  in an under-the-glass package with a Zigbee radio interface, in-home display, and access to other Zigbee devices.. 
• September 15, 2008:  ECN announces the release of its upgrade to the ECN Pre-Pay Module.  This new enhancement provides TOU, variable real-time pricing, advanced FIFO storage registers, Pre-Pay update calculations every three (3) seconds, disconnect/reconnect interfaces, event handling, a TCP/IP cellular data connection or other AMI interfaces, and much more.  This advanced technology and procedure does not exist anywhere else in the industry.  In addition, the Pre-Pay Module  includes a Zigbee radio with the ability to communicate with ECN’s new in-home display, thermostats, light switches, power outlets, water heaters and other Demand Side Management devices.  The Pre-Pay Module  is designed to work with most electronic electrical meters.  ECN provides a host of payment processing options to the customer and at no charge to the utility.  No AMI network is necessary which allows a true “plug-n-play” Pre-Pay system with immediate implementation without any capital cost.  ECN will provide the entire system at no cost as a service model.
• July 5, 2008:  ECN signs contract with Young Energy to provide Pre-Pay metering and billing services in Texas.  Young Energy is a new Retail Electric Provider in Texas who’s primary focus is offering Pre-Pay electric service to customers who prefer not to pay a deposit for electric service.  With ECN’s “Plug-n-Play” Pre-Pay AMI system and Pre-Pay Module, Young Energy can initialize service for a customer within 24-hours.  The customer can make payments at anytime and see their account status online, on their cell phone, on an in-home display or on the meter itself.  Young Energy is receiving thousands of requests for their new service offering which is scheduled to begin in October, 2008.
• June 4, 2008:  ECN expands its services to include 50% ownership in a Pre-Pay cellular phone company.  This new venture provides ECN with an additional mechanism to provide text messaging and voice notifications to its electric Pre-Pay customers for account status and automatic self service functionality.  It also allows ECN to offer free cell phones and free 911 services.  ECN electric Pre-Pay customers also may also qualify for up to 30-minutes of free cell service each month.
• March 25, 2008:  ECN introduces its online utility/customer Energy
• March 20, 2008:  ECN expands it payment centers to over 8,000 locations in Texas and 110,000 locations nationwide including CVC Pharmacies, WalMarts, ACE Check Cashing, MoneyGram, and many more outlets.  ECN also introduces a Stored Value Card, a branded VISA/MasterCard, and a Pre-Pay Card.
• March 1, 2008:  State of Texas Deregulation Market is enhanced by ECN’s complete Pre-Pay solution which is the only Advanced Pre-Pay Meter solution which meets the PUCT’s Rules and Regulations for Pre-Pay Electric.
• February 1, 2008:  City of Leesburg, FL implements Elster pilot project with ECN Middleware and Meter Data Management including 15-minute profile data and real-time online access, reporting and Disconnect/Reconnect functionality.