Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) is the next generation of Automated Meter Reading, but also much more. In addition to providing meter reading, AMI can bring significant benefits both to utilities and their customers. AMI makes dyanmic pricing possible and makes data more readliy accessible for operating, maintenance and planning decisions over the long term. With the New Energy Independence and Security Act and regulators pushing for measures to empower energy consumers, AMI can be the first step to achieving a smarter grid for many utilities. An with the potential of a strong return on investment, its a great technology for utilities to implement now.
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