Street Lighting and the Carbon Reduction Commitment Article Published in ILE Journal - October 2009 The Lighting Journal (vol. 74/no. 5) includes an article by Power Data Associates describing the implications of the Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC).  It explains the differences between the various types of unmetered trading, the impact the CRC will have on lighting authorities and proposes switching to dynamic Half Hourly trading as the way forward (for those currently trading Non Half Hourly or Passive Half Hourly).  All of our existing customers trading with us will automatically receive these benefits. Contact...

Customer Guide for Switching to Half Hourly Trading Published - August 2009 Power Data Associates has published a guide for prospective customers looking to move from Non Half Hourly trading to Half Hourly.  The guide outlines the benefits of Half Hourly trading and all the steps involved in switching.  We also explain when the best time to switch. Contact...

Carbon Reduction Commitment Guidance Note Published - July 2009 - We have produced a guidance document on the Carbon Reduction Commitment, specifically focussing on street lighting. It explains the benefits of trading dynamic Half Hourly and the implications for Non Half Hourly and passive Half Hourly authorities. If you would like to find out more, Contact...

New report of PECU Array Burning hours - June 2009 - We have just completed a new report showing the burning hours for each photocell in a PECU array. This report gives customers even greater visibility of data used to prepare their energy bill. If you would like to find out more, Contact...

PDA speaks to ILE - May 2009 - Tom Chevalier of Power Data Associates was invited to speak to the London and South East Regional meeting of the ILE in May. If you would like to obtain a copy of the presentation of find out more about the issues raised then please give us a call, Contact...

CMS Approval Process Described in ILE Journal - April 2009 - Power Data Associates has published an article in the April 2009 edition of the ILE Journal describing the approval process for CMS. Power Data Associates is the first (and currently only) CMS approved Meter Administrator. ILE Journal article...

Power Data Associates Welcomes a New Member to our Team - March 2009 - We are pleased to announce that James Everley is the latest recruit to join our unmetered team at Power Data Associates. James joins us from ELEXON where he worked as the Unmetered Supplies Analyst and UMSUG Technical Secretary for two years.

At ELEXON he developed the testing process for Central Management Systems, assigned Charge Codes and was involved in various unmetered supplies industry issues. He brings valuable knowledge which will benefit our customers.

James Everley

Account Manager

Office: 01525 862 990

Email: james.everley@powerdataassociates.com

First Meter Administrator to be CMS Approved - January 2009 - In January this year Power Data Associates was the first (and currently only) Meter Administrator to be approved by ELEXON as capable of processing data from a Central Management System. This means that Power Data Associates are now able to ensure that any of our customers who use an approved Central Management System will receive the financial benefits of using it.

The first system to gain approval was the WiMAC system used by both Harvard LeafNut and Zodion Vizion. Power Data Associates are also working closely with other manufacturers and these are at various stages of testing/development/approval. 

Power Data Associates and other industry partners have been working on this development for nearly three years. We are pleased to finally able to offer customers the financial benefit of these systems by reducing the energy consumption to reflect exactly when the lamps switch on, off or change power levels. This is a significant step forward for customers, and the energy industry.

The ELEXON unmetered page gives details of all the approved systems. If you would like to find out more, Contact...