Itron offers a whole range of smart payment metering options, designed for residential users. These systems generate advance cash flow for utilities, eliminate old and prevent new customer debt, reduce fraud risk and the costs of meter reading and billing. Smart Payment metering eliminates the need for utility disconnections because their customers are responsible for the state of the supply connection. They have full control over their accounts while utility revenue is safe-guarded. The systems are designed with customer control and utility cash flow in mind, balancing customer use and gas payment.