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Smart Meters’ Economic Impact on Utility Companies
Electricity demand is expected to grow by 30% by 2030. Examine the benefits and cost savings that smart meters bring to utility providers.
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Articles
Industry Insights Direct from Our Experts
Read the latest industry insights and practical advice from Bermex experts on utility metering news, damage prevention updates, leak detection information, operational challenges, and emerging technologies shaping the utility services landscape.
Employee Spotlight
Weidner Attributes Success to Strong Management and Seasoned Employees
Trevor Weidner’s journey began in residential collections and has evolved to supervising a team of meter readers in Columbus, Ohio. His progression culminated recently with his completion of ACRT Services’ annual Honor’s Program, aimed at developing leadership skills. “Management skills …
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Employee Spotlight
A Damage Prevention Career in Motion: Jimmy Zacharias
Jimmy Zacharias has been in the damage prevention industry for nearly a decade and started as a driver. When he joined Bermex, Zacharias left a lasting impression on the utility’s supervisor and was quickly promoted to the damage prevention supervisor …
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Employee Spotlight
Dan Cerrezuela Joins ACRT Services as Business Development Manager
June 19, 2024 — Stow, Ohio — We’re pleased to introduce Dan Cerrezuela as our newest business development manager. Cerrezuela brings more than three decades of experience within the utility sector, including advanced metering infrastructure, smart grid industries, and water …
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Thought Leadership
Advancing Workplace Safety: 2024 National Safety Month
By Alan Ely, Safety Manager, Bermex While safety matters 24/7/365, a special 30 days are dedicated each June to giving safety the additional attention it deserves. This year, the National Safety Council (NSC) is spotlighting the following four topics during …
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Thought Leadership
The New Generation of Advanced Metering Infrastructure
By Kenny Murphy, President, Bermex The first smart meters, a component of Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI), were installed in 2006 when Pacific Gas & Electric rolled out 9 million meters. As of 2022 smart meters accounted for 72% of all …
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Employee Spotlight
Setting an Example Through Safe Practices: Cole Bronson
Cole Bronson has a melting pot of professional experience. From operating his own video production company and driving for a national shipping & receiving organization to working at a school for children with developmental disabilities, Bronson brings bits and pieces …
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Thought Leadership
Utility Line Locating Safety Guidelines
Senior Operations Manager Ken Warner discusses the biggest safety hazards of utility line locating and tips on how to help ensure safety.
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Employee Spotlight
John Hamilton Celebrates 20th Anniversary
John Hamilton recently celebrated his 20th anniversary with Bermex. Learn more about the tenured meter reader. Tell us about yourself. I live in Reynoldsburg, Ohio and am in a long-term relationship with my girlfriend, Rebecca. I enjoy bicycling, music, and …
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