Data Extract File Transfer

Oracle Utilities Opower delivers data extract files to utilities using a Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP) site. The SFTP site is established by your Delivery Team at the beginning of your program.

File Format: The file format and file naming conventions of each data extract vary. See the following topics for details.

• EM&V Data Extract File Transfer
• Standard Data Extracts File Transfer
• Web Audit Customer Data Extract File Transfer

File Encryption: For enhanced security, a utility may provide Oracle Utilities Opower with a Pretty Good Privacy (PGP) public key to be used to encrypt data extract files prior to transfer.

Keys should use the RSA algorithm with a minimum size of 2048 bits, although 4096-bit keys are preferred. A two-year expiration for the keys is recommended. If an expiration date is set, be sure to communicate the date to your Delivery Team, and to have a process in place to provide a new key three months before the expiration date.

File Retention: Files stored on the Oracle Utilities SFTP site adhere to a standard file retention policy. See File Retention Policy for more information.