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automatic meter reading

knowledge

information and communication technologies (icts)

information and communication technologies (icts)

database and network design and administration

automatic meter reading

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Description

Mobile, network and handheld technologies used to automatically acquire data on energy and water consumption, and forward them to the central database for sending invoices or performing analysis.

Alternative Labels

smart meter reading

smart metering

meter reading automatically

remote meter reading

automatically reading meters

automatically reading meter

Skill type

knowledge

Skill reusability level

cross-sector skills and competences

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Current version: ESCO v1.2.1 (Last update 10/12/2025)