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Contact:
Jennifer Caywood
Telemetric Corporation
(208) 658-1292 x10
jcaywood@telemetric.net

DA XCHANGE TO TAKE PLACE JUNE 5, 2003 IN KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI
Distribution Automation Xchange (DA Xchange) is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to discuss distribution automation issues with peers and industry experts


April 16, 2003 – Boise, ID – Telemetric is excited to announce that it will be sponsoring DA Xchange, which will take place on Thursday, June 5 at Kansas City Power and Light (KCP&L). The event will cover topics critical to improving distribution efficiencies such as: automating remote substations; extending SCADA to downline equipment; wireless options for automation; faulted circuit indicator applications; and actively monitoring capacitor banks.

The panel of presenters will include highly respected industry professionals such as Rick Schmidt of Power Systems Engineering; Carl Goeckeler with KCP&L; and Jon Wirtz from Westar.

The afternoon will highlight a trip to the KCP&L Sub One Training Yard. This is a hands on opportunity to learn about the latest DA technologies at the KCP&L energized 13.2 kV training facility. Information discussed in the morning sessions can be followed up on, and many applications can be seen operating live in the field.

For additional information about attending this event please contact Robin Falk at 208.658.1292 x30 or rfalk@telemetric.net.

About DA Xchange
DA Xchange is generously hosted by KCP&L. Title sponsors will include: Telemetric, Siemens and Power Delivery Products.

About Telemetric
Telemetric is the industry leader in low-cost wireless solutions, providing utilities with an affordable option for communicating with down-line equipment and machinery. Our solutions have helped over 110 utilities control costs and improve customer service by allowing them to cost-effectively monitor, control and automate equipment located beyond their substations. Telemetric is privately held with headquarters in Boise, Idaho. For more information, please visit www.telemetric.net, or email info@telemetric.net.

About Kansas City Power & Light
Headquartered in Kansas City, MO., KCP&L (www.kcpl.com) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Great Plains Energy Incorporated (NYSE: GXP), a holding company for three business units: KCP&L; Strategic Energy LLC, an energy management company providing load aggregation and power supply coordination; and KLT Gas Inc., a subsidiary specializing in coal bed methane exploration and development.

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