Advanced Meters
Jump River Electric Cooperative utilizes an Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) system and Advanced Metering Reading (AMR) system for its meters. The meters are secure, cost-saving devices that benefit both the members and the Cooperatives in the following ways:
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Give members more information regarding their electric use.
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Aid JREC in successfully resolving usage or high-voltage complaints.
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Be secure. JREC can only read overall electric use by members. The Co-op has no way of knowing what appliances/devices are on at any given time of the day.
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Report power outages and aid crews in more efficiently locating the cause of an outage and restoring power.
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Eliminate the need for manual, on-site meter readings by JREC.
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Detect meter tampering and high temperature, and automatically notify JREC of any issues.
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Allow for more consistent billing cycles, as well as expedited service when an account is transferred to another member.
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In the future, allow members the option of prepaid billing.
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