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Raleigh, N.C., Dec. 18, 2007 -- Entergy has selected the EnergyAxis advanced metering infrastructure system from Elster Integrated Solutions for its 3,400 meter pilot in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Entergy will use the pilot to test AMI functionality, identify functional benefits, and subsequently develop a long-term strategy for deploying AMI.

Entergy delivers electricity to 2.6 million utility customers in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas.

EnergyAxis will provide Entergy with full AMI functionality including:

* Very high system read and communications reliability
* Delivery of monthly and on-demand reads
* Ability to collect interval data from every meter
* Real time remote meter connect and disconnect with load-limiting functionality
* Outage detection and notification
* Remotely upgradeable firmware
* Pre-pay account management
* Home area network including displays, thermostat, and load controls utilizing ZigBee communications

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