AMI
Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI)
Definition: Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) is an "intelligent" technology that includes metering systems capable of recording and reporting energy consumption and other measurements at more frequent intervals than the customer's billing cycle (generally monthly). AMI may encompass several different components: meters, communications technology, automated meter reading systems, and data warehouses. It provides the foundation for consumers to make informed choices about energy usage based on the price at the time of use.
Advanced Metering Infrastructure Proceeding : The objective of the AMI proceeding is to encourage the development and deployment of
| Additional information on the Proceeding, can be found on the Department website AMI page. |
advanced metering infrastructure in order to provide customers with access to the data necessary for energy management, balancing of demand with available supply, and reduction of peak usage. The initiative intends to remove regulatory barriers to utility investments in advanced metering and initiates a comprehensive utility planning process to enable New York State to take full advantage of new advanced metering systems, and manage energy distribution and consumption more effectively.AMI Initiative To Date: In an August 2006 Order (Cases 01-E-0165, et al), the Commission noted recent developments in electricity markets (for example: price increases, price volatility, the need for significant transmission and distribution investment and associated environmental impacts) and determined that a change in policy regarding the development of advanced metering was needed to help empower customers with information and the ability to control their energy costs by responding to price signals. Electric utilities were directed to analyze the benefits and costs of providing advanced metering to each customer class, and to file plans for the development and deployment of AMI where feasible and cost-effective. Those plans were filed early in 2007 and were sent out for public comments. After the 45-day public comment period, which expired on June 18, 2007, the Commission will take action on the respective plans.
