Carina Starts Deploying Ethernet Meter Device at Bristol, TN

CONTACT:
Laura Pepper
Carina Technology, Inc.
Phone: 256.704.0422 x106
Fax: 256.704.0366
lpepper@carinatek.com
www.carinatek.com

Huntsville, AL – July 6, 2005 — Bristol Tennessee Essential Services (BTES) has entered into an agreement that authorizes Carina Technology, Inc., a Huntsville-based company specializing in wireless technology for utility companies, to develop and deploy a device that enables BTES to utilize its fiber network for remote meter reading, disconnects/reconnects, power outage notification, customer voltage profile, customer load profile, demand-side management and pre-paid energy. Following a successful deployment, BTES anticipates installing these devices at all 31,596 of its electric meters.

“We had been looking for a company that had the ability to provide us an Automated Metering Infrastructure (AMI) total solution consistent with our fiber deployment and to do it within our projected budget. We are impressed with Carina’s capabilities in utility experience, product design and integration and are confident that this will be a successful venture,” said Dr. Mike Browder, general manager of BTES.

About BTES: Bristol Tennessee Essential Services (BTES) is a community-owned electric, broadband and cable TV system that serves more than 31,000 customers in Bristol, TN., and Sullivan County - a 280-square-mile service area. The system works closely with the city of Bristol, TN. to promote economic development and with customers to promote safety.

About Carina:  Carina Technology, Inc. is a Huntsville-AL-based technology hardware and software firm that provides 2-way remote meter-based applications principally for the U.S. utility industry.  These applications are designed to work with various communications platforms from cellular analog to Ethernet and WiFi.  More information about Carina can be found at www.carinatek.com.

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