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Eight Minute Climate Fix
The Rise of the Lowly Electric Meter (AMI) - Episode 80
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The electric meter is one of the foundational backbones of the energy transition. And today's meters do so much more than simply measure and report on the amount of energy being consumed at a site. Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) provides two way communication between a utility and a consumer, opening up not only a more decentralized, decarbonized grid, but a whole host of value added services as well.
For more research:
"What is advanced metering infrastructure (AMI)?" - IBM
"How many smart meters are installed in the United States, and who has them?" - EIA
"Enabling the clean energy transition with next-gen advanced metering infrastructure" - Deloitte
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