Many natural gas utilities are faced with escalating accounts receivable which ultimately result in increased bad debt exposure. To the extent that your company is unable to either control these costs or recover them through regulatory proceedings, your shareholders may eventually shoulder this burden. Natural Gas Utilities recognized the significant risk associated with this problem, especially where access to inside meters is denied. Buffalo Gauge Inc. was called upon to engineer, and develop a solution.

The Neupmatic Valve is a AGA approved pneumatic remote gas shutoff system that reduces overall collection costs. Actual case studies showing an excellent return on investment, reduction in collection expenses and avoided losses are available for your review.

• The Neupmatic Valve is recognized by the DOT and the PSC of NYS.
• Currently more than 18 utilities are using or field-testing this revenue recovery system.
• Utilities are realizing a substantial return on their investment.
• Field results include:

• 50% reduction in uncollected revenue at troubled accounts.

• 20% average increase in monthly payments.

• 70% reduction in losses due to "Can't Get In's".

•  Immediate termination "Stopping the Bleeding".

• Reduced costs an Customer Care Centers; e.g. phone calls, notices, collection agencies and legal action.