QUESTIONS MANAGERS SHOULD CONSIDER CONCERNING  MEASUREMENT ACCURACY

þ Am I relying on the OTHER party to ensure measurement accuracy for which I am being billed? Is anyone looking out for MY best interest?

 

þ Do I know how often my measurement equipment is being tested? Is it often ENOUGH?

 

þ Am I confident that the proper testing procedures are being used?

 

þ Are the persons responsible for my measurement accuracy adequately trained for this type of service?

 

þ Do I understand the energy contract and how it can affect my profitability?

 

þ Do I realize how the BTU value of my gas affects my energy costs and how I can have volumetric measurement accuracy and still be losing $$$?

 

þ Do I understand product sampling? Am I confident that mine is done correctly?

 

þ What means do I have of ensuring my bill is adjusted when error is found?

 

þ Do I have a system in place that helps me determine when and where I am losing product?

 

þ Is my ‘lost and unaccounted for’ percentage consistently greater than ‘0’?

 

þ Do I have the expertise within my organization to properly answer the above questions and if not, where can I get help?