Benefits of AMR

The advantages of Automatic Meter Reading are many and obvious.  

• Increased Data Security

Automatic meter reading provides increased performance in the data collection. You avoid reading errors and missing meter readings.

Reading data automatically also provides increased security of data flow between the AMR system and other applications. Avoiding manual data entry or manual data transfer a potential source of error is eliminated.

• Reduced operation costs

With automatic meter reading you have constant access to real-time data and have meter readings available on request  This helps you handling customer complaints. Readings in connections with med move-in/move-out are done easier and faster and even retroactive, should a costumer forget to notify change of adress in due time. Costs for meter reading will be reduced and thereby total costs of operation. 

• Reduced cost over the life time of the AMR system

The financial benefits of automatic meter reading last over the lifetime of the AMR system.

• Improved cash flow budgeting and management

With automatic meter reading utility bills are based on actual consumption. This generates a steady cash flow. Billing is based on real-time data and estimated bills are no longer necessary.

• Improved customer service

With accurate utility invoices there is no need for estimates or adjusted billing. Demand reads can be done as part of the customer service. You can react quicker in abnormal situations and monitor demand and consumption closely.

And you strengthen your image with the consumer as a reliable partner within energy supply and energy billing services.