GE Energy Services Acquires Metering Company for UK Market

Jan. 11, 2011
GE Energy Services, Atlanta, has acquired Remote Energy Monitoring, Ltd. with operations in the United Kingdom and Australia. This acquisition enhances GE's ability to address the European Union's goals for a lower-emission, higher efficiency energy ...

GE Energy Services, Atlanta, has acquired Remote Energy Monitoring, Ltd. with operations in the United Kingdom and Australia. This acquisition enhances GE's ability to address the European Union's goals for a lower-emission, higher efficiency energy infrastructure. Remote Energy Monitoring's software and hardware technologies allow consumers and utilities to better monitor and manage their energy usage. The modular design of their solutions makes them field upgradeable, enabling utilities to integrate new capabilities in the future without the time and expense of switching out meters.

“Advanced software, flexible systems and robust communications are critical elements in modernizing our infrastructure to meet the world's energy needs,” said Bob Gilligan, vice president—digital energy for GE Energy Services. “The accelerating pace of change of the energy industry demands flexible, cost-effective solutions that can be modified to meet the changing needs.” Details