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Smart Metering: A Fresh Approach to Managing Peak Demand and System Security

The point of view addresses the need for North American utilities to adopt smart metering and the supporting advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) at some level or another in the near future.

The current state of the electrical infrastructure in North America is not sustainable. As demand continues to rise, utility companies generate more electricity to meet demand. To change its course, utility companies must embrace a fresh approach to managing peak demand and system security. An approach that will drive market efficiency while supporting economic, environmental and social priorities. Smart Meter and Advanced Meter Infrastructure (AMI) are an important part of this new approach.

Utility companies should think of AMI as the foundation for the future. When building their business cases, they should look at the bigger picture and consider the benefits that investing in an advanced metering infrastructure can have on all market participants. By doing this they will more easily justify their investments in AMI and have a positive impact on other issues that are converging in the marketplace.

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