Decarbonization requires new, data-driven ways of thinking about the evolution of the electric and gas grids, customer engagement and education, utility incentive programs, and load flexibility. By unlocking higher-resolution, apples-to-apples consumption data from a wide range of existing meters—both gas and electric—and enabling a more flexible approach to new infrastructure investments, an AMx framework is uniquely well-suited to helping utilities accelerate progress towards a low- or zero-emissions future.

AMx uses new meter-reading technology like that produced by Copper Labs to help utilities get more out of existing meters (from old drive-by meters to the latest smart meters), be more strategic when deploying new meters, and improve meter interoperability. As a result, it can help quickly unlock new value, maximize the cost-effectiveness of metering infrastructure, and bolster utility flexibility in the face of supply chain challenges or other constraints. More timely and granular data is critical for utilities looking to meet a diverse and evolving range of goals, and AMx provides a more modern, lower-cost, and expansible framework for improving metering infrastructure strategies.

In this blog series, we explore four emerging areas that will be critical for electric, gas, and dual-fuel utilities looking to reduce or eliminate emissions across their systems while also prioritizing affordability, reliability, and resilience. In particular, we discuss how AMx can support utilities as they work to:

At Copper, we’re excited to be working with innovative utilities across the US that are driving the shift to a more positive, sustainable future. We look forward to exploring the multifaceted ways that better meter data supports energy decarbonization pathways, and hope you find this series interesting and informative!