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Improving Power Distribution with Voltage Optimization
March 27, 2012
Can you please explain power distribution optimization? What is it, how is it implemented, who’s using it, and what are the typical costs and benefits?
Content type: Ask E Source | Document ID: IGS-AskES-41 | Author: Bryan Jungers, Leland Keller
Can Smart Meters Make Prepaid Work for You?
How AMI Breaks Down Barriers to Prepaid Programs
January 23, 2012
Prepaid metering with advanced metering infrastructure is a win-win situation: Customers get convenience and control and utilities get increased customer satisfaction and decreased collection costs. This report explores the prepaid programs of four U.S. utilities.
Content type: Research Brief | Document ID: IGS-RB-12 | Author: Sarah Fiebiger
Customers Will Care About Smart Meter Data Privacy
November 15, 2011
Our customers have expressed concerns about the privacy of their smart meter data. What can we learn from other industries about the realities of managing and protecting customer data?
Content type: Ask E Source | Document ID: IGS-AskES-29 | Author: Justin Rickard
Start-Up Smart Grid Vendors—A Risk Worth Taking?
June 9, 2010
Our utility is considering working with a small start-up vendor that’s offering an innovative product for our smart grid program. The product looks great but we’re afraid of getting burned if the vendor can’t deliver. Do you have any guidelines for effectively managing this type of relationship? ...
Content type: Ask E Source | Document ID: IGS-AskES-16 | Author: Mary Horsey
Prepaid Metering Using AMI
November 18, 2009
How does prepaid metering work using advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) instead of traditional methods? Are any utilities implementing prepaid metering using AMI?
Content type: Ask E Source | Document ID: IGS-AskES-10 | Author: Sarah Weldon
Environmental Benefits of Smart Grid: Energy Efficiency and Conservation
September 22, 2009
Smart grid technologies have the potential to boost the energy-efficiency and conservation effects of utility programs through enhanced data feedback, customized information and promotion of efficient technologies, and improved measurement and verification.
Content type: Research Brief | Document ID: IGS-RB-1 | Author: Philippe Bouchard
AMR Versus AMI
August 19, 2009
What are the differences between automated meter reading (AMR) and advanced metering infrastructure (AMI)? Is AMR still a relevant “smart” technology?
Content type: Ask E Source | Document ID: IGS-AskES-1 | Author: Stephanie Cary
Communicating with Customers About AMI Deployment
July 20, 2009
We are planning an advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) deployment. What’s the best way to tell our customers about AMI?
Content type: Ask E Source | Document ID: UCS-AskES-6 | Author: Alexandra Behringer and Matthew Burks
Show Me the Money!
Obtaining Smart-Grid Stimulus Funds
May 15, 2009
How do you obtain a portion of the $4.5 billion in federal funding authorized for smart-grid projects by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009? Accurately completing the application on time and addressing the U.S. Department of Energy’s goals and qualifications is a great start.
Content type: Research Brief | Document ID: IGS-RB-2 | Author: Sarah Weldon
