But city officials said it would also save the city $3.6 million a year by eliminating meter-reading contracts. ❋ Unknown (2010)
For large industrial customers, the utility introduced automated meter-reading, turning to wireless technology in a bid to curb the opportunity for customers to bribe meter readers. ❋ Unknown (2009)
Itron, which supplies data products such as automatic meter-reading systems to utilities, forecast weak first-quarter performance and cut its earnings expectations for the year after reporting fourth-quarter results that fell short of Wall Street expectations. ❋ Unknown (2009)
BRITISH ENERGY is about to do its biggest meter-reading yet. ❋ Unknown (2008)
We have dentist appointments, a meter-reading appointment so we can reduce our regular gas and electricity payments, and all our cats have had their annual checkups and shots. ❋ Ailbhe (2007)
He was only two months old when Blaze and George did their meter-reading bit in September. ❋ Bachman, Richard (2007)
But bankers caution that the sector has expanded to include less-classic businesses -- such as highway services, waste-disposal companies and meter-reading groups -- and that these deals may stumble unless they include strong protections for creditors. ❋ Unknown (2007)
A likely beneficiary of meter-related provisions in the Energy Policy Act: Itron, one of the largest manufacturers of radio frequency-based automated meter-reading devices for the gas, electric and water markets. ❋ Unknown (2006)
While the market for traditional utility meters has only kept pace with the increase in gross domestic product, demand for meter-reading technology has grown 25% to 35% a year over the past ten years. ❋ Unknown (2006)
The statement said Eskom would take over the operation, maintenance and upgrading of the network, related customer administration such as meter-reading and billing, and extend the network to new areas. ❋ Unknown (1993)
In addition, certain employees from the council will be seconded to Eskom to assist in the maintenance and operation of the network, as well as meter-reading and billing. ❋ Unknown (1993)
Those who seemed hopelessly incapable in the diabolic arts of meter-reading, button-pushing, and knob-twisting, he put on a safely distant island to care for our livestock. ❋ Anderson, Poul, 1926- (1960)
On comparison with the company's bill, rendered on the meter-reading, the meter came within a few cents of the amount computed from the card records, and Mr. Morgan was completely satisfied of the accuracy of the meter. '' ❋ Unknown (1910)
These increases were due primarily to increased regulatory amortization expense associated with previously deferred costs that were approved for recovery in the segment's revenues; and higher depreciation expense associated with the investment in automated meter-reading in Key Statistics: More detailed information is listed in the financial tables.
Itron, a Liberty Lake company that sells meter-reading technology, has agreed to buy SmartSynch of Jackson, Miss., for $100 million. ❋ Unknown (2012)
'' Some people are getting higher bills, some people are getting delayed bills, some people have lost their off-peak rate … and there are meter-reading issues. '' ❋ Unknown (2010)
He said automation will save citizens money through the elimination of meter-reading positions. ❋ Unknown (2010)
The planned wireless meter-reading system will provide accurate billing, increased customer privacy and convenience, and promote energy conservation, SoCalGas said. ❋ Unknown (2010)
