Article: TXU Electric Delivery and Landis+Gyr Sign Agreement for 400,000 Automated BPL Meters.

DALLAS, Oct. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- TXU Electric Delivery, the regulated transmission and distribution business subsidiary of TXU Corp., has signed a landmark agreement with Landis+Gyr, manufacturer of state-of-the-art advanced meters, to purchase 400,000 meters with broadband over power line (BPL) capabilities in 2007.

"Our contract with Landis+Gyr is a major step forward in TXU Electric Delivery's drive to develop the nation's first automated, smart electric grid," said Jim Greer, vice president, asset management, TXU Electric Delivery. "TXU Electric Delivery is following through on its strategy of implementing innovative technology to improve reliability, safety ...

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