Automatic meter reading, or AMR, is the technology of automatically collecting consumption, diagnostic, and status data from water meter or energy metering devices (gas, electric) and transferring that data to a central database for billing, troubleshooting, and analyzing. Here at the Lakeland Sanitary District #1 we are continuely updating our customers services and have been installing automatic meter readers as we move forward. This technology mainly saves utility providers the expense of periodic trips to each physical location to read a meter. Another advantage is that billing can be based on near real-time consumption rather than on estimates based on past or predicted consumption. This timely information coupled with analysis can help both utility providers and customers better control the use and production of electric energy, gas usage, or water consumption.
Meter Reading
Relevant Documents
- Meter Safety Article ( PDF / 286 KB )
- Smart Grid Consumer Myth vs. Fact ( PDF / 159 KB )
- The Smart Meter Hubbub ( PDF / 320 KB )