Five 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 […]
Read MoreAchieving Predictable Reliability
Numerous considerations are in play for utility officials when choosing a data communication system. It is a substantial investment, with the eyes of regulatory agencies and customers watching intently. Among the smartest of decisions an official can make during the selection process is to minimize transmission risk and increase credibility by achieving predictable reliability. To […]
Read MoreSecurity and Resilience for Utility Network Communications
Utilities are rapidly implementing advanced communication networks, a component of the smart grid. The openness and ubiquity of these networks enable many of the benefits of Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) systems, but this same openness can create a vulnerability to the same risks faced by enterprise networks and the internet. This paper reviews the range […]
Read MoreTaking Measure of Advanced Water Metering Technologies
Recent advancements in water metrology are bringing utilities metering solutions that will help capture more revenue, provide unprecedented business intelligence, reduce costs associated with owning and operating meters, and protect natural water resources. Sensus is leading metrology innovation with advancements like the intelligent iPERL® residential water meter, which surpasses the capabilities of traditional meters to […]
Read MoreWireless Smart Grid Communications: A Mesh Versus Point-to-Multipoint Comparison
Utilities have discovered the benefits of wireless communications and now deploy them widely for Automated Meter Reading (AMR), Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI), Distribution Automation (DA) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA). Two approaches have come to dominate the industry among electric, water and gas service providers seeking a backbone for their smart grid communications: […]
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