Advanced Metering Infrastructure
Advanced Metering Infrastructure
Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) refers to systems that measure, collect and analyze energy
usage, from advanced devices such as electricity meters, gas meters, and water meters through various
communication media.
Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Benefits
Two-way communication with every customer enables
Remote meter reading
Home area networks
Remote connect/disconnect service switches
More detailed data, more real time
Newer, more accurate meters
Financial Benefits
Compliance Improvements
Service Improvements
Accurate outage assumptions
Business development
Benefits for Customers
Manage their own energy usage and costs
New and improved customer service
Help stabilize rates
More accurate billing with the elimination of estimated reads and data entry errors
No need to access customer property
Improved outage response time and information
Offer new programs and services
New payment options