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Item 3.a.
CENTRAL SAN
October 21, 2019
TO: REAL ESTATE, ENVIRONMENTAL AND PLANNING COMMITTEE
FROM: DAN FROST, SENIOR ENGINEER
REVIEWED BY: DANEA GEMMELL, PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIVISION
MANAGER
JEAN-MARC PETIT, DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNICAL
SERVICES
ROGER S. BAILEY, GENERAL MANAGER
SUBJECT: RECEIVE UPDATE ON CENTRAL SAN'S PARTICIPATION IN THE ISLE
TECHNOLOGYAPPROVAL GROUP (TAG)
A question was raised at the November 20, 2018 Finance Committee meeting as to a $10,000
expenditure for a one-year membership in Isle, Inc., a technology assessment group that tests emerging
technologies for member utilities. It was noted that this was a new membership for Central San. The
Finance Committee requested that a report be brought to this Committee at some future point to assess
the merits of belonging to this group. Staff will discuss the attached presentation at this meeting.
Strategic Plan Tie-In
GOAL SIX: Embrace Technology, Innovation and Environmental Sustainability
Strategy 3- Encourage the review and testing of technology to optimize and modernize business operations
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Presentation
October 21, 2019 Special REEP Committee Meeting Agenda Packet- Page 3 of 16
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ISLE's VISION
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ISLE TECHNOLOGY SHARING PROCESS
Technology Search
Isle searches the globe for technologies to address member needs.We consider all types of technologies,from
treatmentto asset management to business practices.
Technology Selection
TAG is completely end user driven,because each of the featured technologies is selected through a voting
process by participating utilities who choose from a longer list of solutions qualified to meet their needs.
TAG Meeting
Each featured solution providers gives a technical presentation followed by Q&A and discussion.Participants
provide feedback and evaluate alignment with their operational requirements.
Follow Up
+ TAG consists of a continuous,on-going program of activities,such as collaborative trials and pilots.Isle tracks
technology projects and regularly connects end users around solutions of interest.
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BENEFITS OF TAG MEMBERSHIP
Identification & Evaluation of Best-in-Class Solutions: Isle vets 200+ technologies per
0 year and curates>30 technologies for each TAG region.Vendor referrals are encouraged.
Online Database of 1,000+Technologies: Developed specifically for the water industry,
0 our online platform allows utilities to connect globally with proven solutions.
Peer-to-Peer Networking:With 200+global TAG utilities and 3 regional events per year,
0 TAG promotes collaboration and information sharing to leverage limited resources.
Independence:When qualifying technologies, Isle maintains an objective approach and
0 does not benefit financially when companies present or secure projects from TAG.
Accelerated Development & Deployment: TAG helps solution providers understand
0 industry needs and accelerates the adoption of advanced technologies and practices.
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ISLE HAS A GROWING NUMBER OF
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UNITED STATES TAG REGIONS
62 US TAG Members EST, ,a
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CENTRAL SAN REACHED
ONE YEAR IN ISLE
May-September September November 2018-
2018 2018 October 2019
Almost_1w Central San
Discussed ISLE Joined ISLE for of
1 • Participation
Membership Fee Meetings Attended
$10,000/Year 1. November 2018
2. March 2019
3. July 2019
4. October 2019
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TYPICAL ANNUAL
ISLE MEMBERSHIP OFFERINGS
TAG DELIVERABLES
15 166 30+
Annual
Deliverables
'IF TAG Mer"ber 1111
Report&US A7.Annual Neel,
TAG Program Assessment
Report 'A"T,
Te h Platform
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RANGE OF TECHNOLOGY TYPES ARE
PRESENTED TO THE ISLE TAG
• Treatment Processes
• Equipment
• Sensors and Monitoring
• Smart Controls
• Software Solutions
• Condition Assessment Technologies
• Repair & Rehab Technologies
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EXAMPLE TECHNOLOGIES
REVIEWED THROUGH ISLE TAG
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CENTRAL SAN'S PARTICIPATION IN ISLE
• Attended all triannual TAG meetings
• Tracked initial thoughts on technology presentations
• Initiated routine technology sharing w/ Central San's
Applied Research & Optimizations Committee
• Provide additional information on promising technologies
to potential stakeholders
• Use ISLE to help collect more info & link Central San with
useful industry contacts
Technology
Improved Pulse Agency Info Platform areali
on Technologies Sharing.V Valuable 4w
Resources
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QUESTIONS
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