Your AMI System is in Place - Now What?

About 61.5% of public utilities have implemented AMI (advanced metering infrastructure) in some capacity; that number is expected to reach 90% by 2032. The benefits of AMI are well known and include greater efficiency, real-time demand monitoring, better outage detection, more accurate billing and the list goes on. It’s all possible because of the data AMI collects.

However, the amount of data generated by an AMI system over time is staggering. Managing and interpreting that data for the benefit of both consumers and the utility is essential.

A Meter Data Management (MDM) system is a crucial part of transforming AMI data into actionable insights. The MDM system provides advanced data processing and analytics beyond what an AMI system typically can provide. This includes:

Data Validation

• MDM corrects inconsistencies and ensures data integrity. It detects and resolves missing readings, faulty meter data, and other anomalies.

Data Storage

• AMI primarily collects real-time consumption data, but the MDM stores historical records. This allows utilities to analyze long-term trends, track seasonal variations, and forecast demand more accurately.

Billing & Revenue

• MDM helps ensure accurate billing adjustments, dispute resolution, and reconciliation across multiple accounts.

Load Forecasting

• While AMI captures raw data, MDM applies predictive analytics to anticipate demand, grid optimization, and planning for the future.

Fraud Detection

• MDM analysis can help detect meter tampering, energy theft, or irregular consumption.

Customer Insights & Engagement

• AMI provides data, but MDM makes it usable for customer portals, mobile apps, and energy-saving recommendations.