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What Electric Companies Don’t Want You To Know

The Environmental Blog

Do you ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes at your electric company? We recently had the opportunity to speak with other electricity providers that have been in business for over 30 years. There may be certain truths about electricity providers being kept hidden from public view – but not anymore.

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Meter tampering: The major cause of non-technical losses

Smart Energy International

Smart meters are an increasingly popular and important solution to the growing problem of electrical energy theft. By using smart meters, energy companies are able to better combat electrical energy theft, which is a major cause of non-technical losses for utility companies.

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Transitioning from Ferraris meters to smart meters: A comprehensive guide for utilities

Smart Energy International

This article provides decision-makers in utilities with a comprehensive guide to navigate the transition from traditional Ferraris meters to smart meters and make informed choices for their metering infrastructure. Explore potential revenue gains from accurate metering, reduced energy theft, and improved customer satisfaction.

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Air Quality Monitoring Networks Support More Climate-Resilient Communities

Energy Innovation

This post is the fourth in a series titled “Real Talk on Reliability,” which will examine the reliability needs of our grid as we move toward 100 percent clean electricity and electrify more end-uses on the path to a climate stable future. It was written by Savannah M. Communities across the U.S. The Clean Air Act (CAA) requires the U.S.

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Survey finds energy data usage is growing in Europe but sector not truly data-centric

Smart Energy International

The survey, ‘The State of European Energy Data Maturity’, finds organisational maturity is growing but challenges centre on culture, data quality and technology. On the positive side, our study shows that energy players understand the benefits of putting data at the heart of their operations. Have you read?

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Electric Ireland and Bidgely Maximise the Value of Customer Data

Bidgely

Last month on the TechCentral TechRadio podcast, I spoke with tech journalist Niall Kitson about how Bidgely and Electric Ireland, Ireland’s largest energy retailer, are working together to bring greater value to Irish energy consumers and establish a strong competitive advantage in a region that vies for customer loyalty and satisfaction.

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Powering ahead securely: Why EV charging stations need better protection

Smart Energy International

Jeff Hutchins, president and chief technology officer at EOS Linx, writes on the electric vehicle (EV) landscape and how its booming growth necessitates, now more than ever, a renewed focus on cybersecurity measures. Electric vehicles are the future. They’re not monitored by utility workers who are always on-premise.