One of your ideas has been delivered from your suggestion.Interval Meter Reads to Perform Post-Event Baseline Calculation

You can now calculate the actual load reduction and measure an event's impact by accessing interval meter reads for all participating customers. This new feature enables the application to store interval meter readings by replicating objects and processes from Oracle Utilities Meter Data Management.

The existing metered service point entity has been expanded to fully support meter installation and management. This includes new data entities for:

  • Install events, to record when a meter is installed.
  • Device configuration, to store meter settings.
  • Specific entities for meters, measuring components, and measurements, along with their associated administrative data.

For seamless integration, you can synchronize master data from external systems using the base package's sync request business objects and inbound web services. Meter reads will be uploaded via an XML file-based integration on a daily, weekly, or monthly schedule and processed using the Direct Measurement Processing functionality.

To improve navigation, a new Device History zone has been added to the Service Point portal that provides a direct link to all meters associated with that service point, making it easier to view and manage meter information.

This allows you to capture and use interval meter reads directly within the application. This data is essential for two key functions: accurately calculating a customer's baseline usage and measuring the impact of events after they occur. By providing this capability, you can meet critical regulatory and compliance requirements while ensuring customer satisfaction through accurate billing and program incentives. Ultimately, it allows you to precisely measure the effectiveness and efficiency of your demand-side management programs.

Steps to Enable

You don't need to do anything to enable this feature.

Tips And Considerations

To configure this feature, refer to Devices and Measurements in the Oracle Utilities Digital Asset Cloud Service/Digital Asset Management Business User Guide for more information.

NOTE: The meter types created to store energy measurements for performing baseline calculation, will be configured as "Not Tracked" by Operational Device Management.