Meter Reading Profiles and Best Practices 2006

Published By The Ascent Group, Inc.

• Published May 2006
• 354 Page(s)

This detailed 354 page color report delivers the results of our research on utility meter reading practices and technologies. The Ascent Group recently conducted research (during the first quarter of 2006) to better understand how different utilities are optimizing practices and utilizing technology to improve meter reading efficiency and effectiveness while reducing operating costs. We asked companies to share strategies and experiences to identify the practices that lead to higher productivity, reduced costs, and increased performance. We also asked utilities to provide their plans moving forward as well as lessons learned along the way.

This report profiles participants in a case study format, sharing current practices, lessons learned, challenges overcome, plans for the future, and business practices that have led to improved performance. In addition, we provide will provide detailed results and analysis from the survey itself and detail "best practices" demonstrated by our participants.

The report also profiles the meter reading technologies in place within these utilities, provides an analysis of strategies and approaches, including the transition to Automated Meter Reading technologies, prepaid metering, Segways, and other technologies to improve efficiency and effectiveness. Finally, we explore the successes achieved.

For more information and to order this report, go directly to The Ascent Group's web site: http://www.ascentgroup.com/MRPBP2006Frame.html