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December 1, 2010
Chamber Supports
New Metering Technology
The Garden Grove Chamber is supporting The Gas Company’s
proposal to automate meter reading that will reduce costs to the
customer and the utility.
The system, known as Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI),
needs the approval of the California Public Utilities Commission
(CPUC). AMI offers benefits such as improving customer privacy,
security and convenience; enhancing meter reading/billing
accuracy; and, improving air quality by removing the utility’s
company vehicles from the road. It also will bring tens of
millions of dollars of work to Southern California.
“Other utilities have already received approval from the CPUC
for similar technologies. This is a new technology that will
benefit all users within The Gas Company’s service area,” stated
Dr. Les Malo, Chair of the Garden Grove Chamber’s Government
Affairs Committee. “The Gas Company’s proposal is one that will
allow the utility to remain competitive and offer its customers
with more accurate and timely gas usage information,” continued
Malo.
The Chamber believes that the AMI system is an important piece
of technology. The system will allow usage information online to
customers, so they can better understand how they are using
energy and can make behavior changes to save energy and money.
The decision by the CPUC can pave the way for a more efficient,
sustainable and consumer friendly energy market throughout our
area.
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