Modernizing Utility Operations Activity Sample Clauses

Modernizing Utility Operations Activity. The Modernizing Utility Operations Activity is designed to introduce modern tools to ECG, build the capacity of ECG’s staff to use the tools, and provide a robust communication network for ECG. It also includes a number of interventions to support development of the integrated loss management approach to utility turnaround and to help ECG Target Regions within its service territory implement change as well as support ECG with program management of commercial and network improvements. Specific interventions include: (A) Installation of a Geographic Information System (“GIS”) based distribution management system, grid digitization, and customer census to record and store basic data that includes distribution asset management, distribution system attributes and characteristics, customer locations and characteristics for planning purposes. (B) Installation of an Enterprise Resource Planning (“ERP”) system and integration with existing enterprise applications for the purpose of facilitating the flow of information between business functions within ECG and managing connections to outside stakeholders. (C) Provision of technical assistance to strengthen Project implementation through the hiring of qualified advisors in the following areas: (1) Senior Advisor for program direction and monitoring, with responsibility for supporting management with coordination between engineering, commercial and operations directorates; managing and controlling an integrated loss management support team; (2) Engineer Technical Advisor for planning and GIS implementation assistance for evaluation of losses, formulation of sectionalizing strategies, and performance improvement analyses; (3) Commercial Technical Advisor to support the loss control unit to become more effective in reducing commercial losses; and
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Modernizing Utility Operations Activity. Similar to the interventions under the corresponding ECG Activity described above in paragraph 1(a)(ii) of Part B of this Xxxxx X, the proposed interventions are as follows: (A) Studies for the purpose of identification of strategic extensions of service and other asset improvements to (1) complement specific regional investments in agricultural development financed under the Feed the Future initiative of USAID and other Government and donor support and (2) facilitate growth in local industry, commerce and employment. (B) Customer census integrated with GIS based distribution management system and service normalization such that, for those consumers whose meter installations are improperly installed or located, the connection will be normalized to ensure integrity of the services. (C) Installation of a customer information system and integration with automated meter reading and prepayment metering system to integrate multiple business applications with which NEDCo will manage its core business functions. (D) Providing technical assistance and system monitoring/control to strengthen Project implementation through the hiring of qualified advisors in the following areas: (a) Senior Advisor with commercial experience for program direction and monitoring, having responsibility for supporting management with coordination between engineering and operations directorates; managing and controlling an integrated loss management support team; and supporting the commercial directorate on implementation of commercial loss reduction measures; and (b) Engineer and Operations Advisor to train and develop the engineering department in planning and cost effective measures to modern utility standards. These advisors will work closely with NEDCo personnel to ensure capacity building and sustainable operations. (E) Development of a dedicated data center to store customer service, energy sales, billing, collection, and other mission-critical information and a communication network for NEDCo, compatible with current industry standards to support improvements in network operations. (F) Loss characterization study to distinguish between technical and commercial losses in the NEDCo Target Regions. (G) Technical assistance for development of rate case to provide NEDCo the support and training needed to develop a rate case compliant with the Tariff Plan. (H) Institutionalizing gender responsiveness to support gender auditing, development of gender policy at NEDCo and support activitie...
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Related to Modernizing Utility Operations Activity

  • Religious Activities The Subrecipient agrees that funds provided under this Agreement will not be utilized for inherently religious activities prohibited by 24 CFR 570.200(j), such as worship, religious instruction, or proselytization.

  • Shifting of obstructing utilities The Concessionaire shall, subject to Applicable Laws and with assistance of the Authority, undertake shifting of any utility including electric lines, water pipes and telephone cables, to an appropriate location or alignment within or outside the Site if and only if such utility causes or shall cause a material adverse effect on the construction, operation or maintenance of the Project. The cost of such shifting shall be borne by the Authority or by the entity owning such utility, if the Authority so directs, and in the event of any delay in shifting thereof, the Concessionaire shall be excused for failure to perform any of its obligations hereunder if such failure is a direct consequence of delay on the part of the entity owning such electric lines, water pipes or telephone cables, as the case may be.

  • Political Activity Prohibited None of the funds, materials, property or services provided directly or indirectly under the Agreement shall be used for any partisan political activity, or to further the election or defeat of any candidate for public office.

  • Illegal Activities Seller shall not engage in any conduct or activity that could subject its assets to forfeiture or seizure.

  • Outreach Activities a. The Agency shall conduct outreach activities for potential Clients to promote the availability of services. b. Outreach activities shall include, but are not limited to, participation in health fairs, community events, collaboration with other providers, and the posting of flyers for potential Clients. c. The Agency shall have an outreach plan and shall provide evidence of such arrangements to the Recipient upon request.

  • Inactivity If you do not access or use the Bill Payment Service for a period of more than ninety (90) days, we may in our sole discretion, terminate your access to and use of the Bill Payment Service without notice to you.

  • Inherently Religious Activities Grantee may not use grant funding to engage in inherently religious activities, such as proselytizing, scripture study, or worship. Grantees may engage in inherently religious activities; however, these activities must be separate in time or location from the grant- funded program. Moreover, grantees must not compel program beneficiaries to participate in inherently religious activities. These requirements apply to all grantees, not just faith-based organizations.

  • Existing utilities and roads Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, it shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to ensure that the respective entities owning the existing roads, right of way, level crossings, structures, or utilities on, under or above the Site are enabled by it to keep them in continuous satisfactory use, if necessary, by providing suitable temporary diversions with the authority of the controlling body of that road, right of way or utility.

  • Illegal Activity No portion of the Property has been or will be purchased with proceeds of any illegal activity.

  • Political Activities Grant funds cannot be used for the following activities: A. Grantees and their relevant sub-grantees or subcontractors are prohibited from using grant funds directly or indirectly for political purposes, including lobbying, advocating for legislation, campaigning for, endorsing, contributing to, or otherwise supporting political candidates or parties, and voter registration campaigns. Grantees may use private, or non-System Agency money or contributions for political purposes but may not charge to, or be reimbursed from, System Agency contracts or grants for the costs of such activities. X. Xxxxx-funded employees may not use official authority or influence to achieve any political purpose and grant funds cannot be used for the salary, benefits, or any other compensation of an elected official. X. Xxxxx funds may not be used to employ, in any capacity, a person who is required by Chapter 305 of the Texas Government Code to register as a lobbyist. Additionally, grant funds cannot be used to pay membership dues to an organization that partially or wholly pays the salary of a person who is required by Chapter 305 of the Texas Government Code to register as a lobbyist. D. As applicable, Grantee will comply with 31 USC § 1352, relating to the limitation on use of appropriated funds to influence certain Federal contracting and financial transactions.

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