Solid-State, Ultrasonic Technology in Gas Metering
Future-forward gas utilities that adopt this technology can leverage its advantages to increase process efficiencies and hone a competitive advantage in the smart gas landscape. Engineering 360 This quick refresher on ultrasonic metering includes: A brief history of ultrasonic metering The tenets of how ultrasonic metering applies to gas A comparison of the benefits of […]
Read MoreCreating the Digital Utility
The digital revolution is growing at an exponential rate. As the volume of data collection and exchange builds momentum, the time is ripe for utilities to reap the benefits that turning ’digital’ involves. In this white paper, we offer a practical guide to what strategic and measurable benefits data can bring to a water company […]
Read MoreThe Utility’s Guide to Evaluating Network as a Service (NaaS)
The AMI network is the backbone to your daily business operations. Utilities must carefully consider many factors when choosing a Network as a Service (NaaS) provider. This white paper serves as a tool to guide your decision making process. Understand what to look for, questions to ask, and options to consider as you research communication […]
Read MoreImproving Utility Performance Through Analytics: Market Research Report
Together with Utility Analytics Institute (UAI), Sensus surveyed utilities across the board and found some common ground around their biggest business and operating challenges today, and how data and analytics can help them counter these while increasing value across the enterprise. Utilities are an industry at odds. Behind in necessary investments to replace dated infrastructure […]
Read MoreIs AMI Overkill for Gas Utilities?
AMI data may be daunting to some, but for those with an effective plan of how to use the system data—the sky is the limit. Learn to build a business case for AMI within your organization based on five key value propositions: Improved data collection Enhanced safety Improved customer service Asset monitoring and protection Human […]
Read MoreHow Remote Shutoff Applications Reduce Cost and Enhance Customer Service
Water utility managers must find ways to save time and money, while continuing to provide excellent customer service. A common area of inefficiency is found within water service shutoff and turn-on events. Using remote shutoff capability puts utility billing staff in control of the process from the comfort of their billing office, or anywhere with […]
Read MoreAdvanced Strategies to Extend the Life of Your Water Network
Using a holistic approach to water management, utilities can bring many technologies together. The right analytics can then transform compiled data into usable information. A smart water platform helps achieve this by consolidating and analyzing data from multiple points including instrumentation, communication network, GIS, SCADA and other sources of data analytics. By implementing such approach, […]
Read MoreFive Steps to Building the Next Generation Gas Utility
The days of the traditional gas utility are waning as companies streamline operations. Skilled personnel are retiring, in-house meter shops are closing, and the pioneers of the next generation are the tech-savvy social networking gurus that are harnessing the power of information. And as technology drives smaller, feature-rich metrology – just like the smart phone […]
Read MoreNext Generation AMI: A Guide to Optimizing AMI Network Operation by Using Multi-Channel Allocation
Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) technology has changed the way utilities do business in the 21st century. Simple AMI functionalities — such as reading interval data, remote service connects and disconnects, and outage alarms — have all delivered significant operational savings and improved the bottom lines for many utilities. But what’s next for utilities looking to […]
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