What Utility Metering Solutions does

Utility Metering Solutions (UMS) is a product- and vendor-independent utility services firm headquartered in Hammond, Louisiana, founded in 2008 by President & CEO Chad Davis and COO Danicia Shaffer in partnership with Xtralight Manufacturing and Jerry Caroom. The company delivers end-to-end Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) programs—encompassing design, build, integration, and maintenance—for water, gas, and electric utilities across the United States, with cumulative scale of 2.5 million+ meters installed, 319 utilities served, and operations spanning 31 states from a 200+ person workforce drawn from 20 states. UMS is a Certified Installation Services Provider for all major AMI meter manufacturers rather than being tied to a single vendor, supported by a six-person C-suite that includes dedicated Strategy, Finance, People, and Technology officers.

UMS's technical services are organized into four modular lines—Pre-Deployment Services (planning, system and network design, procurement strategy), Deployment Services (physical meter installation, integration, QA/QC), Continuity Services (back-office, field, and technical assistance center support), and the newer Lighting Services division launched in 2025. Underpinning these is Xchange, a proprietary customizable Work Order Management System with a documented seven-step QA/QC methodology including 100% picture verification on every install, and netAMP®, the company's subscription-based Metering-as-a-Service (MaaS) program billed per meter per month that bundles AMI equipment, software, installation, training, integration, and ongoing support. NetAMP is positioned as the industry's first subscription metering program and is paired with a multi-year customer case base spanning small towns (Lake Clarke Shores, FL; Gonzales, LA; Walker, LA; Thibodaux, LA) to mid-sized cities (Lima, OH; Burlington, NC).

The business model blends project-based installation revenue with managed services and the netAMP recurring subscription, sold primarily through direct enterprise field sales to utilities and municipalities plus channel relationships with major AMI OEMs. The company is privately held as Utility Metering Solutions, LLC domiciled in Louisiana with no identified institutional ownership, is a member of AWWA, NRWA, and Research Triangle Clean Tech, and pairs core AMI work with adjacent energy-efficiency offerings including a 2025 partnership with Allumia for Energy-as-a-Service.

Name

Utility Metering Solutions

Legal name

Utility Metering Solutions, LLC

Website

https://umswater.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

UMS designs, deploys, and maintains Advanced Metering Infrastructure programs for U.S. water, gas, and electric utilities through a vendor-independent certified installer network, combining project-based meter installations with the subscription-based netAMP® Metering-as-a-Service and the proprietary Xchange Work Order Management System.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Utility Metering Services

NAICS

Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213), Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (221310), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518)

SIC

Measuring & Controlling Devices, Nec (3829), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) & Smart Metering (EUADAPAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Metering Hardware & Field Services (AMI/AMR meters, endpoints, installation, maintenance) (EUANAIAA), Meter Installation, Exchange & Field Services (EUADAFAF), Meter-to-Cash / Billing & CIS Integration for AMI (EUADAFAM), AMI/AMR Smart Meter Deployment & Operations (Head-End, Network & MDM) (EUAJACAD)

Keywords

• Utility metering services
• Advanced metering infrastructure
• Metering-as-a-service
• AMI deployment services
• Utility infrastructure services

Headquarters

HQ city

Hammond

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Professional Services - Meter Installation: One-time and project-based meter installation services for utilities upgrading to Advanced Metering Infrastructure. Services include pre-deployment planning, physical meter installation, system integration, and post-deployment support.
2. netAMP Subscription (Metering-as-a-Service): Subscription-based metering program billed per meter per month. Covers all AMI equipment, meters, software, planning, installation, integration, training, maintenance, and ongoing support. Eliminates upfront capital investment for utilities.
3. Continuity Services: Ongoing monitoring and maintenance services for Advanced Metering systems. Includes back-office support, field support, technical assistance center, and custom services to ensure systems operate at optimal efficiency.
4. Lighting Services: Comprehensive lighting solutions including assessments, engineered solutions, professional proposals, and complete system installation for commercial, industrial, institutional, and municipal facilities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Utility Metering Solutions is a product- and vendor-independent firm that designs, builds, integrates, and maintains utility metering programs. It delivers end-to-end Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) services for water, gas, and electric utilities, including pre-deployment planning, certified meter installation, system integration, and ongoing continuity support. Its flagship netAMP® offering is a subscription-based Metering-as-a-Service (MaaS) program that bundles AMI equipment, meters, software, and lifecycle services under a per-meter-per-month billing model.

Product overview

UMS is a utility metering solutions provider offering a portfolio of technical services for Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) deployments, primarily serving water, gas, and electric utilities. The core offering is netAMP™ - the industry's first Metering-as-a-Service (MaaS) subscription program that bundles all AMI equipment, meters, software, and services under a per-meter-per-month model. Supporting this are modular service offerings: Pre-Deployment Services (planning and design), Deployment Services (installation and integration), and Continuity Services (ongoing monitoring and maintenance). The company also offers Lighting Services for commercial and industrial facilities, and maintains Xchange - a proprietary Work Order Management System. UMS positions itself as product and vendor-independent, working with multiple AMI equipment manufacturers rather than being tied to a single vendor.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• netAMP®: The industry's first subscription-based Metering-as-a-Service (MaaS) program that covers the entire spectrum of metering program needs—from strategic planning and design through implementation to continuous support and monitoring—all under a straightforward, subscription-based model.

Products and services

• netAMP® Metering-as-a-Service The industry's first subscription-based Metering-as-a-Service (MaaS) program that provides all AMI equipment, meters, software, and services under a per-meter-per-month subscription model. Covers strategic planning, design, implementation, and continuous monitoring and support for water, gas, and electric utilities.
• Pre-Deployment Services Planning and readiness services including project roadmaps, system design, network architecture, procurement strategy, and organizational readiness assessments to prepare utilities for advanced metering upgrades.
• Deployment Services Meter installation, configuration, and data management services including pre-site surveys, certified installation from all major manufacturers, system integration, QA/QC, testing, and recycling/disposal of old equipment.
• Continuity Services Ongoing monitoring and maintenance services including back-office support, field support, technical assistance center, and custom services to ensure Advanced Metering systems continue operating at optimal levels post-deployment.
• Lighting Services Comprehensive lighting solutions covering assessment through installation of premium US-manufactured products with single-point-of-contact project management. Serves commercial, exterior, industrial, municipal/K-12, religious, retail, and warehouse applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50% efficiency increase with UMS Water solutions
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered founding, core, strategic and minor.

• Xtralight ManufacturingfoundingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2008Co-founding partner in establishing UMS in 2008 alongside Jerry Caroom. Initial partnership to create nationally based installation company in AMI market.
• Jerry CaroomfoundingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2008Co-founding partner in establishing UMS in 2008 alongside Xtralight Manufacturing. Initial partnership to create nationally based installation company in AMI market.
• All Major Meter ManufacturerscoreTechnology or IntegrationCertified Installation Services Provider for all major meter manufacturers. Established close working relationships at all levels of manufacturer organizations through hundreds of installations.
• US BroncocoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDeployment partner for Burlington, NC advanced metering project. Neptune technology deployment partner.
• Neptune Technology GroupcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner for AMI meter deployment in Burlington, NC project.
• American Water Works Association (AWWA)strategicGTM or Marketing PartnerIndustry association membership providing credibility and networking in water utility sector.
• National Rural Water Association (NRWA)strategicGTM or Marketing PartnerIndustry association membership providing access to rural water utilities and networking opportunities.
• Research Triangle Clean TechminorGTM or Marketing PartnerClean technology industry association supporting innovation and sustainable practices.
• Advanced Utility SystemscoreTechnology or IntegrationProvider of modern enterprise-based Customer Information System (CIS) implemented for City of Lima, replacing legacy systems.
• EsricoreTechnology or IntegrationProvider of ArcGIS Geographic Information System implemented for City of Lima to deliver enterprise spatial data management.
• Our Daily Bread Food BankminorOthersLocal food bank partnership where UMS team helps deliver food boxes to elderly and disabled residents at Westminster Garden Apartments.
• Richard Murphy Hospice FoundationminorOthersAnnual major sponsor of RMHF gala fundraising for hospice care. Long-term sponsorship relationship.
• LA Child Welfare Training AcademyminorOthersPartnership for annual toy drive supporting foster children in Louisiana through grant within Southeastern LA University.
• AvettaminorOthersSupplier compliance and risk management partner ensuring supply chain safety and compliance standards.
• Appruv NetworkminorOthersSupplier diversity network supporting W/MBE vendor identification and engagement.
• AllumiastrategicTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for Energy as a Service (EaaS) offerings providing comprehensive energy efficiency solutions.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Mueller Systems: Mueller Systems provides AMI smart metering solutions and installation services to water and gas utilities, directly competing with UMS in the water-utility AMI deployment market.
• Aclara Technologies (Hubbell): Aclara is a direct competitor in AMI solutions and metering services for electric, gas, and water utilities, offering smart meters, AMI networks, and installation/integration services that overlap with UMS's product and vendor-agnostic positioning.
• Corix: Corix provides utility infrastructure deployment and managed services, including AMI/smart meter programs, multi-utility field services, and Metering-as-a-Service offerings highly comparable to UMS's netAMP subscription model.

Broad incumbents

• Itron: Itron is a leading AMI and smart-grid incumbent offering end-to-end electric, gas, and water metering solutions, including hardware, networks, MDM, and increasingly bundled installation services that compete with UMS in the broader AMI market.
• Sensus (Xylem): Sensus (acquired by Xylem) is a major AMI provider for water, gas, and electric utilities offering smart meters, AMI networks, and managed services, directly competing with UMS in the utility deployment and managed services space.
• Landis+Gyr: Landis+Gyr is a global AMI and smart-grid incumbent serving electric, gas, and water utilities with smart meters, head-end systems, and increasingly services-led offerings that overlap with UMS's deployment and integration work.
• Ferguson Waterworks: Ferguson Waterworks distributes water-metering products and provides installation support to water utilities, overlapping with UMS in water-utility AMI deployment and supply-chain services.

Emerging players

• Trilliant: Trilliant provides AMI networking and platform solutions to utilities and is a partial competitor in multi-vendor AMI deployments, particularly relevant given UMS's vendor-independent integration positioning.
• Clevest Solutions: Clevest provides field service management and mobile workforce software for utilities, complementary to UMS's Xchange WMS and overlapping in the operational technology layer for AMI deployment and service work.

Others

• Allumia (Energy-as-a-Service): Allumia is a UMS partner that delivers Energy-as-a-Service for lighting and energy-efficiency upgrades, directly comparable to UMS's 2025 Lighting Services expansion as a competing and adjacent EaaS provider.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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