Utility Metering Services

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Stay Informed with Industry Insights and Best Practices

As a utility field services partner with more than 50 years of experience, Bermex understands the challenges utilities face, from smart meter deployment transitions to damage prevention compliance, from aging infrastructure to evolving customer expectations. Our thought leadership content shares practical insights, industry trends, and real-world solutions drawn from decades of hands-on utility operations experience.

Whether you’re navigating AMI implementation, planning gas compliance programs, or exploring new approaches to utility field services, our resources provide the knowledge and perspective you need to make informed decisions.

Thought Leadership
Digital home concept showing how devices are connected to one another to represent smart meter adoption.

Boosting Smart Meter Adoption Through Education

By Tommy Combs, Director of Operations, Bermex Electric smart meters bring a range of benefits to utilities and their customers, from real-time usage insights and reduced energy costs to improved grid reliability. The Edison Foundation projects a 71% increase in …

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Veterans Day: Honoring Our Employees’ Service

On Veterans Day, we honor the veterans in our family of companies and take time to reflect on the significance of this important day. Originally known as Armistice Day, it was first recognized in 1919 to mark the end of …

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An exposed pipeline lined with safety cones for damage prevention.

Damage Prevention Legislation and Standards

Underground infrastructure has existed for thousands of years and is critical to modern society. It includes essential services like electricity, gas, water, and telecommunications. Many cities are facing aging underground infrastructure. Underground systems today include widespread networks of underground fiber …

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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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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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Advanced metering infrastructure is represented by a digitalized image with a finger reaching out to touch a city.

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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