Industry Insights

Beyond Traditional Meters: How Ultrasonic Technology is Reshaping the Energy Industry

June 05, 2023

Gas utilities around the world face many challenges related to lost revenue and high operating costs. Inaccurate billing, harsh conditions and a lack of data to manage the distribution system are just a few of the reasons your operations team loses sleep at night. 

The good news is that there is a solution to these challenges — ultrasonic meters.  Solid-state ultrasonic metering can help utilities and cities by increasing revenue, improving customer safety and ensuring a positive return on investment through more accurate measurement. A growing number of utilities are upgrading to ultrasonic meters to provide accurate, durable and intelligent insights that lead to operational savings. 

Not familiar with ultrasonic meters? We’ve created a white paper that provides unbiased information to help utilities and cities make informed metering decisions.  You’ll learn how the technology works and how it compares to mechanical diaphragm meters. For example, did you know that ultrasonic meters have no moving parts? As a result, there is less wear and tear leading which lengthens the meter’s life and reduces capital costs. 

At Itron, we continue to take feedback from our customers and create products that help utilities and cities solve problems and streamline their operations. Itron’s Intelis solid-state ultrasonic gas meter is a great example of our commitment to providing high-quality products to help our customers maximize the long-term value of their investments and achieve their net-zero goals. 

If you're eager to dive deeper into the topic and explore the finer details, we invite you to download our comprehensive white paper. Gain valuable insights and discover new perspectives by accessing the full document here

By Emilio Consonni


Product Marketing Manager, Gas Devices


Emilio Consonni has been involved in the metering industry for more than 30 years. He has held various positions at Itron, starting with R&D, actively engaged in meter remote reading and electricity grid management projects, up to marketing and sales roles around electricity and gas metering.

After graduating in electronic engineering at the University Politecnico of Milan, Emilio joined industry discussions about metering standards, legal metrology and communication protocols. Today, he sits in leading positions in national and international standardization boards, working closely with international regulatory bodies, from which he has been awarded for his contribution to the standardization work. Throughout his career, Emilio Consonni has led various European research projects on metering the energy of gas.

In his current position, he’s responsible for the marketing of gas devices, supporting the definition portfolio strategy, and facilitating market introduction