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Automation Insight.
March 2007
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Second-Mover Disadvantage: Can Waiting to Deploy AMI Increase Your Risk?
A few years ago, an AMR firm chose the name “AMAROQ” – an Eskimo Inuit term for a wolf-like alpha dog. Although now defunct, their perspective was interesting: unless you’re at the head of the pack, your viewpoint could be very limited.
Many vendors have commented over the years that utilities are among the most conservative buyers and often shy away from technology’s bleeding edge. Utilities, they say, often have unwavering requirements that push limits of functionality and reliability, and continue to force suppliers into never-ending pilot programs to test and re-test proven performance.
But when it comes to deploying Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI), taking this wait-and-see approach may now be increasingly more risky for utilities…
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Is It Finally Time for Prepay?
While prepaid services are standard business in many industries, they have yet to catch on in the utility industry. But its time may be coming for utilities. The reason is two-fold. First, consumers are realizing the inherent advantages of prepayment in many industries. Second, with advances in technology, meters can now incorporate more functionality at lower cost.
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EPAct Pushing States – and Utilities – Closer to Decisions on AMI
The Energy Policy Act of 2005 has been instrumental in starting dialogue throughout the country on the benefits of demand response and advanced metering. While few states are meeting the legislation’s aggressive timelines, all are making progress in determining the need for implementing smart metering on a large scale.
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Energy Efficiency Driving Smart Metering Movement in Europe
American regulators and politicians are not alone in the view that advanced metering can support energy efficiency. The market for advanced metering systems is emerging in Europe – thanks to laws and regulations targeting energy efficiency.
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