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Smart billing software will empower the consumers as well as the utility providers by adding transparency to operations.
FREMONT, CA: Conventionally, utility billing had been a tedious task. For many consumers, the paper-based bill was the only routine touchpoint with the utility providers. Often the bills were complex and difficult to comprehend, and the consumers were unaware of the options available for bill payment. However, billing practices are changing with the emergence of digital technologies.
Moreover, customers are also expecting more communication with the utility provider than offered by a paper bill. The digitally advanced customers expect the bills to be more interactive, and that can be viewed and paid through mobile devices. Utility firms have realized the evolving customer and technological trends and are switching to billing software for the same.
A smart billing software solution can manage every aspect of a service lifecycle ranging from the rating, connection, and meter reading to collection and payment processing. An efficient utility billing software can also utilize customer information to enhance customer service by enabling utilities to serve individual customers in a more effective way. For instance, based on the customer information, utilities can offer personalized utility offers to the customers. 
As mentioned before, consumers are evolving under the wave of digital transformation. Modern customers expect more transparent billing, preferably on their mobile devices. The billing software allows the utility firms to provide a customer-friendly bill with more details. Utilities can go a step ahead and offer day-to-day energy consumption details to the customers, thereby contributing to both customer experience as well as energy conservation efforts. The above goal will require the utility software to collect energy consumption data from the smart meters and devices installed at the user’s place.
From the utility’s point of view, billing software will enable them to automate the entire billing procedures. The automation will also result in minimal errors and enhance transparency in the billing processes. The minimal error in billing procedure will automatically enhance customer satisfaction and enhance customer loyalty towards the utility firms.
Amidst evolving customer expectations and the growing complexity of the energy distribution and management cycle, smart billing software would foster immense value to the utility providers as well as the consumers.
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