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Missing Meters: Using Spatial Analysis to Capture Lost Revenue

Missing Meters: Using Spatial Analysis to Capture Lost Revenue. Robb Watson, GISP Location Intelligence Supervisor American Electric Power. Ohio GIS Conference. September 23 – 25, 2019. Hyatt Regency Columbus. Columbus, Ohio. American Electric Power. 7 OPERATING COMPANIES. 5.4M

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Missing Meters: Using Spatial Analysis to Capture Lost Revenue

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  1. Missing Meters: Using Spatial Analysis to Capture Lost Revenue Robb Watson, GISP Location Intelligence Supervisor American Electric Power Ohio GIS Conference September 23 – 25, 2019 Hyatt Regency Columbus Columbus, Ohio

  2. American Electric Power 7 OPERATING COMPANIES 5.4M CUSTOMERS 11STATES 200K+ SQUARE MILE SERVICE TERRITORY

  3. Missing Meters • What are Missing Meters? • Stolen, lost or undocumented meters • Benefits and drawbacks to radio-frequency (AMR) meters • More efficient to collect • Lose the visual verification of manual meter reading • AEP has 2.4 Million AMR Meters

  4. Missing Meters

  5. Missing Meters • Collaborative Effort • How can we improve the Monthly Lost Meters Report?

  6. Missing Meters • GIS Solution 1. Spatial Analysis of known meter locations 2. Web Application

  7. Missing Meters • Spatial Analysis • Map known nearby locations • QA/QC • Calculate missing meter location • Calculate other supplementary data • Publish layers

  8. Missing Meters ArcGIS Online Web App • Office and Field Support: • Planning routes • Tracking finds • Field Assistance Web App Link

  9. Missing Meters Results • Capturing lost revenue • Working more efficiently • Finding more meters in less time • Turned a tedious process into an easy one • Creating more time for other duties

  10. Missing Meters What’s Next? • Automation • Bringing it internal • Smart meters Thank You! Robb Watson, GISP rcwatson1@aep.com

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