Meter reading for smaller customers in an open-access environment
As the ability to buy gas and transportation services directly from suppliers becomes available to small commercial and residential customers, local distribution companies (LDCs) are evaluating how to measure and track their consumption. The LDCs often measure the gas use of large commercial and industrial customers with remote, automated meter-reading (AMR) devices, many of which provide real-time data. The utility can justify the expense of installing these devices because of the customers` considerable gas consumption. But for customers who already contribute very little to margins, AMR investments by LDCs are more problematic. The paper discusses some options for remote metering and forecasts future trends in the industry.
- OSTI ID:
- 70014
- Journal Information:
- American Gas, Vol. 77, Issue 4; Other Information: PBD: May 1995
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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