How ADWEA is integrating AMR into the #smartgrid to improve #billing processes
ADWEA has securely positioned itself as the regional innovator in smart electricity. As utilities focus more and more on anticipating changing patterns to better manage supply and demand, ADWEA has implemented a well adapted an Automated Metering Reading (AMR).
There are many benefits to introducing AMR:
· Improve service quality and reduce overall operational costs
· Improve cash flow as you reduce the estimation process
· Generate bills on a regular and frequent basis
· Increase frequency of meter readings as lack of access to remote and difficult meters is removed
· Deduct faulty meters at an early stage to minimize costs
· More accurate billing and revenue as AMR detects errors
I would suggest reading this case study by ADWEA which highlights not only the benefits of introducing this AMR technology but also how to overcome some of the key technical challenges and how to integrate smart metering and billing.
