Utility revenue protection activities are not like they used to be. Advancements in meter technology, reading, and data collection have had a major impact on revenue protection department operations, and for some utilities, present opportunities for a paradigm shift.

As more devices are implemented throughout the power system, the amount of information exchange increases, as well as the demands on transmission and distribution (T&D) infrastructure. Utilities not only face the challenge to process data into practical, efficient instructions, but also to integrate these new technologies so they are interoperable—work together to form the smart [...]