Regulatory Approach to AMI Implementation

Automated Metering Infrastructure (AMI) implementation was encouraged by the Energy Policy Act 2005 in the United States and the Department of Infrastructure in Victoria, Australia. Thereafter, utilities commissioned pilot... projects worldwide to test its feasibility and meter vendors aggressively marketed their product range. However, there is no clear direction, consensus or mandate from regulatory authorities. In this paper, Infosys' expert discusses the regulatory perspective on AMI, the process challenges and the best practices in implementation.

AMI / MDM Initiatives and the Role of IT in Achieving Benefits of AMI System

Operational efficiency in the distribution and retail sectors of the electrical utility industry depends on day-to-day activities such as consumer meter reading, billing and revenue collection. Utility companies face... challenges in electricity distribution and supply, specifically in meter reading, billing and cash collection for the energy sold to end consumers. In this article, Infosys' expert focuses on the key enablers in implementing the metering solution.

Promise of AMI in the Utility of Tomorrow

The paper discusses the benefits of AMI technology and builds a business case for AMI implementation despite significantly higher investment compared to a traditional AMR setup. It focuses on the crucial role that systems... integration plays in helping Utilities attain the benefits of AMI through strategic meter data management (MDM) and its integration with enterprise-wide systems.

Enhancing the Agility of Customer Information Systems in Utilities

As customer information systems (CIS) are a mission-critical 'cash register' for utilities, the current situation merits closer examination. This paper offers insights into a strategic CIS assessment framework and a structured solution to improve the agility of CIS without huge investments.

Unleashing the Potential of Services Procurement and Management (SPM)

Services account for 50%-65% of the non-fuel spend in most electrical and gas Utilities. From IT contracting to outage management and line construction, services have traditionally... remained unaffected in supply chain automation. Internet-based technologies offer opportunities for process innovation and cost reduction. Consequently, more and more Fortune 500 companies are implementing services procurement and management (SPM).

Plugging Revenue Leakage in the Utility Industry

Utilities are under pressure from stakeholders to improve performance despite increasing costs, regulatory pressures and enhanced customer expectations. The industry landscape ... demands that companies supplement existing cash flows with the low-risk, low-investment, high-impact option to plug revenue leakage.

Credit Risk in the US Energy Industry: CNRA and its Implications

Energy trading takes place primarily in the OTC markets that have counterparty credit risk. The collapse of Enron, volatile energy prices, defaults on performance and... continuous credit downgrades of energy trading companies have resulted in substantial reduction of counterparty confidence in the US energy trading industry.

Trading and Risk Management in Competitive Generation Markets: A Need for Integration

Radical changes in the electrical industry over the last decade have resulted in competitive generation markets and an enhanced focus on trading and risk management.

GIS as User Interface for Asset Management

GIS has a unique place in the utility industry. Different parts of an organization use GIS for different purposes. For instance, the generation group uses GIS to display and manage the generation network and transmission grid, while the... retail division uses it to manage asset distribution and the customer base.

'Streamlining Supply Chain ' Attracts Attention of Transmission and Distribution Utilities

Unlike most businesses, Transmission and Distribution (Network Operation) companies do not have the flexibility to modulate their prices independently based on... demand-supply dynamics. Given the practice of 'performance based rate making' by regulators, companies have to reduce costs to ensure margins. They must revisit their supply chain practices to identify opportunities to reduce cost. Archives

Formation of Independent System Operators (ISO)

Sanjay Gupta, Senior Consultant, Energy and Utilities Group, Infosys, made a presentation on 'Formation of Independent System Operator (ISO)' at Power & Gas Asia 2002, Singapore. He discussed the role and importance of technology in ISO and showcased the Singapore electricity market.

Application of IT to Improve Performance in Power Distribution

Infosys' experts made a presentation on 'Application of IT to Improve Performance in Power Distribution' at 'Power Reforms: Technological and Financial', IIT Kanpur on September 4-5, 2003. They shed light on the application of IT in power distribution in India.

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