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Business Wire
a day ago
- Business
- Business Wire
Aqua Texas Announces High-Tech Solution to Help Customers Improve Water Conservation
WOODCREEK, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aqua Texas announced today two infrastructure improvement projects that aim to further reduce water loss in the region. Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) is a revolutionary digital meter technology that allows customers to track their water usage in near-real-time on their smartphones, tablets, or computers. Customers can also set alerts when they have reached pre-determined limits, which can help quickly identify a potential leak within a home. 'This upgrade is just one of the many tangible ways Aqua is working to meet our goal of conserving water in Wimberley Valley,' said Benton Cripps, Central Texas Area Manager at Aqua Texas. 'Quick access to accurate information not only provides transparency for our customers but also highlights our improved conservation efforts happening throughout the region.' An educational video about the project can be found here: In addition, Aqua Texas has begun phase 2 of a $4 million water main replacement project in Wimberley Valley. The project, as a whole, is replacing more than 25,000 feet of outdated water mains. Phase 2 alone will replace 3,700 feet of water main in the Woodcreek North neighborhood along Ridgewood Circle, at a cost of over $1.3 million. The first 7,000 feet of the project were completed at the end of 2024. Aqua Texas is a subsidiary of Essential Utilities Inc. It currently provides approximately 286,000 people in 53 counties across the Lone Star State with water and wastewater services. To learn more, visit This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including, among others: the anticipated amount of capital investment in 2025. There are important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements including: general economic business conditions; the company's ability to fund needed infrastructure; changes in regulations or regulatory treatment; availability and access to capital; the cost of capital; disruptions in the credit markets; and other factors discussed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, which are filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. For more information regarding risks and uncertainties associated with Essential Utilities' business, please refer to Essential Utilities' annual, quarterly and other SEC filings. Essential Utilities is not under any obligation—and expressly disclaims any such obligation—to update or alter its forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. WTRGG
Observer
4 days ago
- Business
- Observer
1.13 million electricity smart metres installed across Oman
MUSCAT: The rollout of smart electricity meters across the Sultanate of Oman crossed the 75 per cent mark at the end of last year, with the project on track to achieving 100 per cent coverage before the end of this year, according to the Nama Electricity Distribution Company (NEDC). Both NEDC, with a mandate covering all the governorates of Oman (with the exception of Dhofar) and Nama Dhofar Services (which is responsible for Dhofar Governorate), successfully installed 1.130 million smart meters across their respective jurisdictions as of December 31, 2024. The initiative, first launched in 2021 as part of the National Meter Reading Project, is key to the government's goal of driving the digital transformation of energy management. The pace of smart meter deployment has also picked up in recent years. 'NEDC's installations surged from 244,088 meters in 2021 to 1,008,958 meters in 2024, while Nama Dhofar expanded from 10,815 smart meters to 121,596 smart meters over the same period. The deployment rate saw a significant boost, rising from 26 per cent in 2022 to 46.17 per cent in 2023, and reaching 75.48 per cent in 2024,' NEDC — part of Nama Group — noted in its 2024 Annual Report. Significantly, meter reading performance — a source of customer unease over billing accuracy in the past — has now reached an impressive 96.17 per cent, said NEDC, citing the ongoing meter replacement drive as key to enhancing accuracy and reliability. 'By replacing outdated meters with modern, high-precision units, the company significantly improved meter reading efficiency, minimised discrepancies and proactively identified potential sources of energy loss,' the utility stated. Furthermore, to help address challenges associated with manual meter reading, particularly where existing analogy meters are installed within the locked premises of customers, NEDC says it has begun integrated advanced metering solutions into its operational framework. These measures have resulted in higher accuracy, reduced operational inefficiencies, and enhanced overall service quality, it pointed out. Also making headway is the implementation of the Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) project, centring on the deployment of Automated Meter Reading (AMR) systems to modernise infrastructure, optimise operational costs and minimise losses. 'This initiative enhances real-time data collection, ensuring greater efficiency, accuracy in meter readings, and improved customer engagement through access to real-time consumption data. Additionally, it supports cost reduction efforts by streamlining operations and enhancing service delivery,' it added. A cornerstone of Oman's digital transformation strategy, the National Smart Meter Programme aims to replace analog meters with 1.2 million advanced smart meters before the end of 2025. Besides enhances billing accuracy, the devices empower consumers with real-time data to manage their energy use more efficiently. It also strengthens network performance by minimising power losses and enabling data-driven maintenance and planning. Beyond operational gains, the programme supports the development of smart cities, promotes energy efficiency and contributes to economic growth by optimizing energy use and supporting renewable energy integration.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Ameresco to Modernize Water Infrastructure, Drive Cost-Savings and Resource Efficiency in Texas
The implementation of Advanced Metering Infrastructure in the City of Cleveland is projected to recover approximately $6.8 million in water and sewer revenue. FRAMINGHAM, Mass. & CLEVELAND, Texas, May 15, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ameresco, Inc., (NYSE: AMRC), a leading energy solutions provider dedicated to helping customers navigate the energy transition, today announced the completion of a water infrastructure modernization project for the City of Cleveland, Texas. The project kicked off in 2024 and is estimated to generate over $2.5 million in positive cash flow for the City over a 15-year term. The contract includes the replacement and installation of failed meters or meters that are past their useful life as well as data integration of water meters and advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) components across the City. In addition, the new AMI system includes a customer portal for easy access and visibility of water consumption for its users. The City of Cleveland anticipates significant operational savings as the new system will reduce the need to manually read meters as well as the need for re-reads and roll a truck for move-in and move-out reads. Additional operational savings are expected from the reduced need for meter replacements, man hours, and the elimination of customer service issues. "We started out with a small pilot project and the thought that we could do this project using our own staff," said Roger Brooks, Public Works Director from the City of Cleveland. "We quickly realized it was much more complicated and had a lot more moving parts than we could handle while performing our normal daily tasks. By partnering with Ameresco, they were able to quickly determine an accurate scope of work, provide a firm, fixed turn-key price, and then efficiently execute all aspects of the construction and data integration required to successfully implement this project for the City. " Ameresco installed the AMI system including replacing water meters with new solid-state meters, retrofitting meters with new AMI radios, and verifying the data and installation of additional radios and meters. The new meters are expected to provide increased accuracy, an estimated jump from 90.7% to 98.5%, and drive revenue recapture. Ameresco also integrated all the data from the new system into the City's existing billing software, which included the software setup and training of City staff. The AMI system will provide transparent daily water usage so that citizens can have confidence in billing accuracy of their water consumption. "Our team is dedicated to helping cities solve complex infrastructure challenges," said Lou Maltezos, President of Central & Western USA, Canada Regions at Ameresco. "It is always rewarding to see our customers reap the benefits of critical infrastructure upgrades while seeing the long-term impact on reduced operational costs while providing tangible benefits to their citizens." To learn more about the Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) and Automatic Meter Reading (AMR) systems offered by Ameresco, visit About Ameresco, Inc. Founded in 2000, Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE: AMRC) is a leading energy solutions provider dedicated to helping customers reduce costs, enhance resilience, and decarbonize to net zero in the global energy transition. Our comprehensive portfolio includes implementing smart energy efficiency solutions, upgrading aging infrastructure, and developing, constructing, and operating distributed energy resources. As a trusted full-service partner, Ameresco shows the way by reducing energy use and delivering diversified generation solutions to Federal, state and local governments, utilities, educational and healthcare institutions, housing authorities, and commercial and industrial customers. Headquartered in Framingham, MA, Ameresco has more than 1,500 employees providing local expertise in North America and Europe. For more information, visit The announcement of a customer's entry into a project contract is not necessarily indicative of the timing or amount of revenue from such contract, of Ameresco's overall revenue for any particular period or of trends in Ameresco's overall total project backlog. This project was included in Ameresco's previously reported contracted backlog as of March 31, 2025. View source version on Contacts Ameresco: Leila Dillon, 508-661-2264, news@ Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Associated Press
15-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Ameresco to Modernize Water Infrastructure, Drive Cost-Savings and Resource Efficiency in Texas
FRAMINGHAM, Mass. & CLEVELAND, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 15, 2025-- Ameresco, Inc., (NYSE: AMRC), a leading energy solutions provider dedicated to helping customers navigate the energy transition, today announced the completion of a water infrastructure modernization project for the City of Cleveland, Texas. The project kicked off in 2024 and is estimated to generate over $2.5 million in positive cash flow for the City over a 15-year term. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: City of Cleveland Water Tower The contract includes the replacement and installation of failed meters or meters that are past their useful life as well as data integration of water meters and advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) components across the City. In addition, the new AMI system includes a customer portal for easy access and visibility of water consumption for its users. The City of Cleveland anticipates significant operational savings as the new system will reduce the need to manually read meters as well as the need for re-reads and roll a truck for move-in and move-out reads. Additional operational savings are expected from the reduced need for meter replacements, man hours, and the elimination of customer service issues. 'We started out with a small pilot project and the thought that we could do this project using our own staff,' said Roger Brooks, Public Works Director from the City of Cleveland. 'We quickly realized it was much more complicated and had a lot more moving parts than we could handle while performing our normal daily tasks. By partnering with Ameresco, they were able to quickly determine an accurate scope of work, provide a firm, fixed turn-key price, and then efficiently execute all aspects of the construction and data integration required to successfully implement this project for the City. ' Ameresco installed the AMI system including replacing water meters with new solid-state meters, retrofitting meters with new AMI radios, and verifying the data and installation of additional radios and meters. The new meters are expected to provide increased accuracy, an estimated jump from 90.7% to 98.5%, and drive revenue recapture. Ameresco also integrated all the data from the new system into the City's existing billing software, which included the software setup and training of City staff. The AMI system will provide transparent daily water usage so that citizens can have confidence in billing accuracy of their water consumption. 'Our team is dedicated to helping cities solve complex infrastructure challenges,' said Lou Maltezos, President of Central & Western USA, Canada Regions at Ameresco. 'It is always rewarding to see our customers reap the benefits of critical infrastructure upgrades while seeing the long-term impact on reduced operational costs while providing tangible benefits to their citizens.' To learn more about the Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) and Automatic Meter Reading (AMR) systems offered by Ameresco, visit About Ameresco, Inc. Founded in 2000, Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE: AMRC) is a leading energy solutions provider dedicated to helping customers reduce costs, enhance resilience, and decarbonize to net zero in the global energy transition. Our comprehensive portfolio includes implementing smart energy efficiency solutions, upgrading aging infrastructure, and developing, constructing, and operating distributed energy resources. As a trusted full-service partner, Ameresco shows the way by reducing energy use and delivering diversified generation solutions to Federal, state and local governments, utilities, educational and healthcare institutions, housing authorities, and commercial and industrial customers. Headquartered in Framingham, MA, Ameresco has more than 1,500 employees providing local expertise in North America and Europe. For more information, visit source version on Ameresco: Leila Dillon, 508-661-2264,[email protected] KEYWORD: UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA TEXAS MASSACHUSETTS INDUSTRY KEYWORD: UTILITIES ENVIRONMENT SUSTAINABILITY ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY GREEN TECHNOLOGY ENERGY ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SOURCE: Ameresco, Inc. Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 05/15/2025 10:06 AM/DISC: 05/15/2025 10:05 AM
Business Wire
15-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Ameresco to Modernize Water Infrastructure, Drive Cost-Savings and Resource Efficiency in Texas
FRAMINGHAM, Mass. & CLEVELAND, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Ameresco, Inc., (NYSE: AMRC), a leading energy solutions provider dedicated to helping customers navigate the energy transition, today announced the completion of a water infrastructure modernization project for the City of Cleveland, Texas. The project kicked off in 2024 and is estimated to generate over $2.5 million in positive cash flow for the City over a 15-year term. The contract includes the replacement and installation of failed meters or meters that are past their useful life as well as data integration of water meters and advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) components across the City. In addition, the new AMI system includes a customer portal for easy access and visibility of water consumption for its users. The City of Cleveland anticipates significant operational savings as the new system will reduce the need to manually read meters as well as the need for re-reads and roll a truck for move-in and move-out reads. Additional operational savings are expected from the reduced need for meter replacements, man hours, and the elimination of customer service issues. 'We started out with a small pilot project and the thought that we could do this project using our own staff,' said Roger Brooks, Public Works Director from the City of Cleveland. 'We quickly realized it was much more complicated and had a lot more moving parts than we could handle while performing our normal daily tasks. By partnering with Ameresco, they were able to quickly determine an accurate scope of work, provide a firm, fixed turn-key price, and then efficiently execute all aspects of the construction and data integration required to successfully implement this project for the City. ' Ameresco installed the AMI system including replacing water meters with new solid-state meters, retrofitting meters with new AMI radios, and verifying the data and installation of additional radios and meters. The new meters are expected to provide increased accuracy, an estimated jump from 90.7% to 98.5%, and drive revenue recapture. Ameresco also integrated all the data from the new system into the City's existing billing software, which included the software setup and training of City staff. The AMI system will provide transparent daily water usage so that citizens can have confidence in billing accuracy of their water consumption. 'Our team is dedicated to helping cities solve complex infrastructure challenges,' said Lou Maltezos, President of Central & Western USA, Canada Regions at Ameresco. 'It is always rewarding to see our customers reap the benefits of critical infrastructure upgrades while seeing the long-term impact on reduced operational costs while providing tangible benefits to their citizens.' To learn more about the Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) and Automatic Meter Reading (AMR) systems offered by Ameresco, visit About Ameresco, Inc. Founded in 2000, Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE: AMRC) is a leading energy solutions provider dedicated to helping customers reduce costs, enhance resilience, and decarbonize to net zero in the global energy transition. Our comprehensive portfolio includes implementing smart energy efficiency solutions, upgrading aging infrastructure, and developing, constructing, and operating distributed energy resources. As a trusted full-service partner, Ameresco shows the way by reducing energy use and delivering diversified generation solutions to Federal, state and local governments, utilities, educational and healthcare institutions, housing authorities, and commercial and industrial customers. Headquartered in Framingham, MA, Ameresco has more than 1,500 employees providing local expertise in North America and Europe. For more information, visit The announcement of a customer's entry into a project contract is not necessarily indicative of the timing or amount of revenue from such contract, of Ameresco's overall revenue for any particular period or of trends in Ameresco's overall total project backlog. This project was included in Ameresco's previously reported contracted backlog as of March 31, 2025.
