Interested in Advanced Metering Infrastructure for Your Customers?
Allow Metereaders to implement an AMI system with no upfront costs! Many cities are considering upgrading their existing manual or AMR (automatic meter reading) metering systems to AMI (advanced metering infrastructure) systems. Each type of system has its advantages and disadvantages; it all depends on which is best for your city’s needs.
Metereaders can help your city upgrade its current water meter reading system to an AMI system. We can provide a variety of systems and assist with financing as well. If you’re interested in updating smart water meters, you’re in the right place; Metereaders is just the team for the job. We’ve been in business since 1981, and we’ve adapted alongside the water industry over the years. Our team prioritizes reliable services in everything we do, and that means keeping up with industry changes while still maintaining older systems.
Benefits of AMI Smart Meter Reporting
AMR and AMI systems are very similar; the main difference between the two is that AMI offers two-way communication, while AMR has one-way. AMI systems also don’t require personnel to physically go out and read them; the meters transmit data independently. This data can be received much more frequently as well.
If your city chooses to upgrade to an AMI water meter system, here are just a few of the benefits you can expect:
- Faster Turnaround Time. AMI meter systems offer highly detailed, real-time usage information at a much quicker pace than AMR systems can. Get readings quarterly, monthly, weekly — even hourly.
- Customer Benefits. Residents of your city have more access to their water usage statistics with an AMI system and can be alerted to water leaks early. Usage alerts mean clients won’t be surprised at the end of the billing period — which means your customer service team benefits as well.
- Streamlined Billing. AMI smart meter systems work with exact measurements rather than usage estimates. This helps customers track their water consumption and understand their bills more easily.
- Decreased Environmental Impact. Wireless communication means there’s no need to send meter readers out. Reduce the city’s carbon footprint and save money on gas and vehicle upkeep. Plus, early leak detection can help save water.
How do AMI Systems Save Cities Money?
Perhaps the most obvious money-saving benefit of these systems is that you no longer need to hire or train personnel to read water meters; instead, real-time water usage information is transmitted directly back to the water utility. That also means you don’t need to send meter technicians out, which saves on gas and vehicle maintenance.
Is an AMI Meter Reading System Right for Your City?
The cost of upgrading to an AMI can be daunting. It involves replacing all your existing meters with new ones, which can understandably take up more time, money, and manpower than some cities can spare. However, once the system is in place, it starts to pay for itself.
In the long term, many cities see significant savings after upgrading to AMI meters. However, for smaller cities, the upfront cost of switching may be too much to consider. If that’s the case for your city, we can still help you; Metereaders has been reading meters manually and electronically since 1981. We can read your current meters regardless of when they were installed and inform you of any problems they may have.
Metereaders: Oregon’s Best Contract Metering Services
If you’re interested in upgrading your current meters to an AMI system, Metereaders can help. In addition to reading meters, we can help you integrate AMI systems into your current water utility system. We work with a variety of AMR and AMI systems; we don’t decide for you. You decide which system to use, and we help you get it up and running.
No matter what type of system you use, Metereaders can help. Give us a call to get started!