Tracking and Traceability for Pipes, Fittings, and Fusions A Partnership between Avista and LocusView for Electronic As-Built Mapping

Presentation Outline LocusView Background and Technology Avista Experience with Pilot Implementation Challenges Discussion

LocusView Background GTI subsidiary to support the commercial deployment of advanced geospatial technologies for the natural gas industry Delivering field tested, customer validated, commercial products Providing turnkey implementation support to ensure successful integration of new technologies

Technology Mobile GIS software Tablets and smartphones High accuracy GPS Barcode scanning Integration with leak detectors, fusion machines, locators, and other equipment Cloud hosting options

LocusMap Mapping new and replacement installations with tracking and traceability data for pipes, fittings, and fusions Mobile GIS software Tablets and smartphones High accuracy GPS Barcode scanning Fusion traceability Cloud hosting options

Barcoding Barcodes contain traceability data Eliminates the need for manual data entry Software reads the barcode and creates a features based on the asset type (main, service, EFV, etc.) Software reads the barcode and populates the feature’s attribute information (material, production date, lot number, size) Barcode booklet for assets without barcodes from manufacturers

Innovation Creates GIS features directly in the field Eliminates back-office GIS mapping Improves data quality Auto-populates GIS attribute information from barcode Creates data entry efficiencies Integrates with external devices Increases and automates data collection Increases oversight and monitoring Delivers data to the back-office in real-time Eliminates mapping delays Provides monitoring and real-time quality control Allows use on tablet computers and smartphones Provides a familiar user interface that is simple and intuitive

Avista Company Background Key Stats - 2015 326,000 Gas Customers 367,000 Electric Customers 1652 Total Employees 199 Employees in Gas 12,739 Miles of Distribution Main and Service Pipe; 124 Miles Transmission Main Accelerated Replacement Program 737 Miles targeted Aldyl-A

Asset Lifecycle Tracking Pilot History at Avista 2011-2012 GIS data collection of exposed pipe inspections View existing facilities iPhone/iPad 2012-2013 GIS data collection of pipes and fittings related to Aldyl-A main replacement project Barcode booklet High-precision GPS Android rugged tablet 2015 Full as-built data collection for new plastic installations Barcodes on materials from manufacturer High-precision GPS with RTK Mechanical and electro-fusion installer tracking Windows 8 rugged tablet

Current Paper Data Collection Current time spent mapping: Crew: 20 min, Editor/Closer 30 min

Current Paper Data Collection All installations Every New Fitting Exposed fittings Pipe

Work type varies between Company and Contract Crews Contract Crews- Primarily 2 man crews Company Crews – Primarily 3 man crews

As-built Mapping Goals Map at the point of construction No mapping backlog Streamlined process Map all assets/joinings No back office re-work Current time spent mapping: Crew: 20 min, Editor/Closer 30 min

Enabling Technology High-Accuracy GPS Simple GIS in the field Barcoded materials Auto-sync to the office Rugged touch screen tablets

When do we map? Open Ditch Closed Ditch Track every fitting and pipe accurately Use barcodes from fittings Most straightforward mapping workflow Collect data one time Closed Ditch Seasonal work fluctuations Flexibility in timing May be less expensive? Requires additional process or technology

Who maps? Contractors/Crew Foremen Inspectors Field Mappers Responsible for paperwork now On site during open ditch Highly paid resource Not primary job task Need data validation Seasonal fluctuations Firewall/security issues Inspectors 192.305 Increased inspector ratio Difficult to coordinate with open ditch Field Mappers New position Focused job skills Could also do data validation More tech savvy

Delayed Mapping/Resource Discussion What do you think? For further discussion, please get in touch: Mike Faulkenberry, Avista mike.faulkenberry@avistacorp.com Jake Jacobs, Avista erika.jacobs@avistacorp.com Alicia Farag, Locusview alicia.farag@locusview.com