BPL Global Adds Non-Technical Loss Smart Grid Solution

BPL Global and Choice to co-market Non-Technical Loss solution

PITTSBURGH, Jan. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- BPL Global(R), Ltd. (BPLG), a smart grid
technology company dedicated to leading the transformation of energy
efficiency and reliability, has partnered with Brazilian company Choice, an
industry leader in energy intelligence solutions for electric utilities, to
co-market our non-technical loss software solution worldwide. Electric
utilities using our best-of-breed solution typically achieve three times the
reduction in non-technical loss as compared to their traditional approach.
Together with leading utilities, we are changing consumer behavior, reducing
energy consumption and increasing utility revenue by eliminating the
unnecessary waste from non-technical loss. We all benefit from reduced carbon
emissions for a cleaner, greener environment.

A big challenge facing some electric utilities, non-technical loss can reach
as much as 30% or more of revenue. The dynamic and varied causes of
non-technical loss combined with the large number of locations and underlying
consumer behaviors involved are significant obstacles to an effective
solution. Primary causes include commercial loss, nonpayment loss and
administrative loss. Commercial loss is commonly linked to electricity theft
committed against the electric energy provider from illegal taps on power
lines or tampering with electric meters. Nonpayment loss, on the other hand,
is usually caused by an inability to pay the full price for electricity
consumed. Administrative loss is commonly related to business process failures
within a utility. These losses represent a significant level of unnecessary
energy waste resulting in an added burden on electric rates for consumers,
lost revenue for utilities and increased carbon emissions into the
environment.

"Transformative, best-of-breed technology is required to address the unique
challenge of changing the consumer behavior at the root of non-technical
loss," said Keith Schaefer, CEO of BPL Global. "For the first time, through
our partnerships with Choice and electric utilities, a systemic and
sustainable reduction in non-technical loss can be achieved."

Our Non-technical loss solution combines proprietary software, consulting
services and business process outsourcing into an "Intelligence Center"
designed to optimize revenue recovery and energy efficiency. Utilities using
our solution have generated a return of up to 400% on their investment within
one year. Leveraging software and improved business processes utilities
effectively address the root cause of non-technical loss, changing consumer
behaviors. Typically one third of the loss-recovery is captured by the utility
as an increase in revenue while two thirds results in energy savings. By
reducing non-payment loss, the cost of electricity is more fairly paid by all
consumers. By reducing commercial and administrative loss, energy savings are
achieved.

Saving energy from non-revenue producing energy waste is the one of the
greatest values delivered by a smart grid. The utility reduces energy and
operating costs and delays the need to invest in new generation assets. Over
time, the cost of electricity is lower and more equitable for consumers. We
all benefit from reduced carbon emissions for a cleaner, greener environment.

"We selected BPL Global as our worldwide partner, due to their success in
deploying smart grid solutions to utilities around the world," said Denis
Maia, CEO of Choice. "Their global reach and integrated suite of smart grid
solutions combined with our proven non-technical loss solution should allow
many more utilities to improve their financial performance and provide
electricity at a more equitable value to consumers."

BPL Global offers the non-technical loss solution to customers around the
globe as part of its comprehensive smart grid solution set that addresses the
entire energy delivery value chain. Implementing multiple integrated smart
grid solutions creates additional value with increased ROI. Our sophisticated
software solutions offer utilities the potential for positive top line and
bottom line financial results. The company provides a suite of smart grid
solutions to transform energy efficiency and reliability.

About BPL Global
BPL Global, Ltd. (BPLG) is a smart grid technology company dedicated to
leading the transformation of energy efficiency and reliability. The company
provides software solutions and services to electric utilities enabling an
intelligent grid to more efficiently manage demand, integrate distributed
energy resources, improve service reliability, and optimize cost and capital
productivity. BPL Global partners with local utilities, Internet service
providers, equipment suppliers and financiers to create end-to-end solutions
integrating the best in software, communications, hardware and managed
services to aggressively deploy smart grid solutions around the world. Part of
the clean technology sector of the electric utility industry, our applications
provide the critical foundation for a coordinated, intelligent grid to deliver
energy more efficiently and reliably for a greener environment.
www.bplglobal.net

About Choice
Choice is a software company dedicated to increasing the profitability of
companies in the electricity sector, providing solutions that combine
innovation, technology and intelligence in the business. One of the main
providers of business intelligence solutions, the company operates in more
than 40% of Brazil's electricity distribution market. Choice is a pioneer in
developing data warehouse projects and also on applying OLAP technologies in
its solutions and offers groundbreaking technologies in areas such as revenue
loss-recovery, market planning and energy commerce. www.choice.com.br/eng/

SOURCE BPL Global, Ltd.

Thorne King of BPL Global, +1-724-933-7704, tking@bplglobal.net