Public and private utilities increase monetization of water and other utilities with advanced metering infrastructure, or AMI
As the country’s leading waterworks product supplier, Ferguson Waterworks is your complete source for smart metering technology and AMI solutions. Our Meter & Automation Group specializes in upgrading and retrofitting analog water meter systems to the latest in AMI meters so the process is seamless, time-saving, and budget-enhancing.
Contact us to learn about updating your utility with a new AMI system.
How does an AMI system work?
AMI is a robust form of water metering technology that allows for the direct transmission of water use data between the point of consumption and the utility. AMI metering makes it possible to read meter data in real time. As a result, it provides increased accuracy, simultaneously eliminating manual-read water meters. Because of this instantaneous data transmission, AMI water metering technology improves the overall efficiency of utility operations.
How does AMI metering benefit private and public utilities?
The key benefit of AMI technology is that it significantly reduces non-monetized water.
The real-time data AMI collects is beneficial because it:
- Allows for the identification of potential leaks
- Saves money with energy efficiency initiatives
- Bases monthly bills on actual usage and not estimated use
- Resolves billing questions more efficiently
- Enables fast and easy tenancy changes
Download your free copy of the white paper, Advanced Metering Infrastructure: The Need Is Now, and learn more about the benefits of AMI. Furthermore, discover the top five AMI benefits outlined in this article.
Can Ferguson Waterworks manage our metering system upgrade?
Ferguson Waterworks supports customers through the entire process of upgrading their utility meter systems. From selecting between smart meter vendors to managing the AMI integration, our Meter & Automation Group reduces the burden of a system-wide upgrade.
As your utility supply partner, we provide:
- Quality assurance. With continuous training on the latest metering technology, our Meter & Automation Group assists you through the installation process with intuitive software that helps you monitor the completion status.
- Quality service. Our extensive water meter installation experience means we will be there to help you through every step of the installation process.
- Quality leak detection. By providing you with tools to help you properly install your new metering system, we deliver technology that allows you to detect water line leak locations with hypersensitive accuracy for time and money savings.
- Quality time savings. Partnering with our Meter & Automation Group to help you install a new water metering system means you and your crew are free to focus on other projects and initiatives.
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Financial benefits of AMI system upgrades
The cost of upgrading to an AMI system can be built in to your public utility’s operating budget through financing options. Ferguson Waterworks has developed the free Financial Benefits Analysis checklist that your utility can use to gain insight as to whether or not financing is the right option for your organization. Email our team to learn more about financing options or for a free, no-obligation Financial Benefits Analysis.
For more information about a custom AMI system for your utility, contact us.
