The project, which will begin in 2010, will include the deployment of a pilot of the Cisco Network Building Mediator, combined with Pulse Energy software, to monitor and manage energy consumption for several city-owned buildings, including City Hall.
Further, the project will require the participating companies to conduct pilot deployments of the Cisco Home Energy Controller to help consumers monitor and reduce residential electricity consumption.
The project will also involve the establishment of a model energy-efficient data center for research and development to advance the transition to the real-time data acquisition and integration of smart-grid applications.
Under this program, Vancouver will utilize Cisco’s Urban EcoMap, an Internet-based tool, to provide climate-change information and actionable steps for its citizens to minimize the impact of carbon emissions.
Cisco Services executive vice president and chief globalization officer Wim Elfrink said that all over the world, cities like Vancouver are facing significant population growth and the need to sustainably balance social, economic and environmental resources.
“This collaboration will help Vancouver lead the way in energy management and efficiency innovation. Using networking technologies as the platform, Vancouver is setting an example for sustainable productivity, growth, and innovation,” Elfrink said.
