The AMR project includes Itron’s newest higher-powered gas module, the 100G Datalogging Gas ERT, which allows Alagasco to capture 40 days of daily reads to better analyze customer usage patterns and develop future products and services.
Dudley Reynolds Alagasco, president and chief operating officer, said : “This project represents another important step in our effort to strategically deploy the right technology to improve our overall competitiveness and enhance our customer service.
“We also realize the full transition to Itron’s AMR solution positions us well for future opportunities if business conditions or regulatory requirements change.”
The module has also been proven to reduce the number of monthly re-reads, minimize in-the-field high/low readings, and efficiently gather move-in and move-out reads. It also has the potential to decrease work orders and improve customer service and revenue protection.
Ron Renzini vice president Itron North America sales, said : “We are delighted that Alagasco has put its trust in Itron to deliver our next-generation AMR system.
“With ChoiceConnect, Alagasco now joins the ranks of many other utilities that have discovered the financial, operational and customer service benefits of our proven industry-leading technology.”
