Utility deregulation and AMR technology. [Automated Meter Reading]

Journal Article · Sat Jun 15 04:00:00 EDT 1991 · Public Utilities Fortnightly; (United States)

OSTI ID:5712845

Moore, G

This article reviews the effects of deregulation on other utilities and services and examines how the electric utilities can avoid the worst of these effects and capitalize of the best aspects of competition in achieving marketing excellence. The article presents deregulation as a customer service and underscores the need for utilities to learn to compete aggressively and intelligently and provide additional services available through technology such as automated meter reading.

• OSTI ID: 5712845
• Journal Information: Public Utilities Fortnightly; (United States), Journal Name: Public Utilities Fortnightly; (United States) Vol. 127:12; ISSN 0033-3808; ISSN PUFNA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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