Cloud-Native Smart Metering & Utility Billing

Client
Multi-Utility Service Provider
Industry
Energy
Services
Engineering
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The Challenge

The client struggled with a slow, outdated on-premises system that couldn't handle growing data or modern integrations. Tracking consumption, calculating tariffs, and generating compliant bills was complex and error-prone.

Client Overview

A utility company supplying gas, water, and heat to a growing customer base. They struggled with a slow, on-premises legacy system that couldn't handle modern data volumes or complex integrations.

Multi-utility provider (Gas, Water, Heat)
Rapidly growing data volume
Legacy system bottlenecks
Need for audit-ready compliance

Solution Components

Automated Data Collection

Real-time ingestion of smart meter data into the cloud, eliminating manual reads and estimates.

Dynamic Billing Engine

A flexible calculation core that handles complex tariffs, generates compliant bills, and streamlines document approvals.

Maintenance Dashboard

A tool for monitoring device health, scheduling inspections, and flagging urgent repairs for field technicians.

Challenges & Risks

1

Data Scalaibility

Moving from on-prem to cloud to handle the exponential growth of IoT meter data points.

2

Regulatory Compliance

Ensuring every generated bill met strict regional utility regulations and was fully audit-ready.

3

Integration

Connecting the new cloud platform with existing legacy metering hardware and field operations.

Key Impact

Cut
operational costs through cloud scalability
Improved
billing reliability and accuracy
Accelerated
operations and reporting
Enabled
mobile support for field technicians

The Solution

We built a cloud-based smart metering and billing platform that automated the entire lifecycle. It collects real-time data, produces audit-ready reports, and streamlines billing. The move to the cloud cut costs, improved reliability, and sped up operations significantly.

Tech Stack

Node.jsReactAzureDockerIoT Hub
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