Energy EDI
Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) allows businesses to effectively communicate and process business transactions
electronically. This is no different for the deregulated, multi-player energy market, in which accurate and rapid
data communication is critical. DataTrans EDI is the ideal solution for the secure exchange of information between
all types of utilities and petroleum-related trading partners.
DataTrans Tip:
EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) is a standard format for exchanging business data.
An EDI message contains a string of data elements, each of which represents a singular
fact, such as a price or product model number. The entire string is called a data
segment. One or more data segments framed by a header and trailer form a transaction
set, which is the EDI unit of transmission. A transaction set often consists of what
would usually be contained in a typical business document or form. The parties who
exchange EDI transmissions are referred to as trading partners.
Utilities
Many states have mandated that utility companies use EDI technology to send enrollments or to receive meter readings
from transmission and distribution providers. However the cost of developing that technology to meet compliance in one
state, let alone address inter-state transactions, is prohibitive. Many companies are increasingly seeing the benefits
of outsourcing this process. DataTrans Solutions has the expertise and experience to assist with the considerable data
and transaction processing capabilities required. This includes the establishment of communication channels, transaction
sets, management of transmissions, trading partner support, integration with a company’s back end system, translation and
mapping services, and error resolution.
Some of the standard
ASC X12 documents typically exchanged in this sector:
DataTrans Tip:
X12 (also known as ANSI ASC X12) is the official designation of the U.S. national standards body for the
development and maintenance of EDI standards.
- 248 Account Assignment
- 568 Payment Advisement
- 568 Accounts Receivable
- 810 Invoice (Utility Bill Ready, Utility Rate Ready, & Single Retailer bill)
- 814 Enrollment Request/Response (including request for secondary service)
- 814 Consumption History Request & Response
- 814 Drop Request & Response
- 814 Account Maintenance
- 814 Reinstatement
- 820 Remittance (Utility Billing and Utility Rate Ready Billing)
- 824 Application Advice
- 824 Positive Notification
- 832 Price Notification
- 852 Inventory Report
- 856 Delivery Ticket
- 867 Consumption History/Gas Profile
- 867 Monthly Usage
Our experience in this sector includes compliance with the following:
- GISB EDM (Gas Industry Standards Board Electronic Delivery Mechanism) standards require that all transaction
data be exchanged in a standardized format (ANSI X12). These standards also specify the Internet communication protocol
used to exchange the files electronically.
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Secure HTTP (HyperText Transfer Protocol) which allows entities to securely and reliably transmit and receive
EDI
DataTrans Tip:
HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) - is a communications protocol used to transfer information on
intranets and the World Wide Web, or a request/response protocol between a client and a server.
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XML ( Extensible Markup Language) which is capable of supporting both batch and interactive processing
DataTrans Tip:
XML (Extensible Markup Language) is a flexible way to create common information formats and share
both the format and the data on the Web in a consistent way.
- NAESB (North American Energy Standards Board). DataTrans will assist companies in implementing NAESB EDM
for the reliable, secure exchange of transactions over the Internet between gas and electric utilities trading partners.
There are several methods of communication that can be implemented including:
- EDI/EDM Transfer - The transfer of EDI files via the Internet using the NAESB Internet Electronic Transport
(Internet ET) mechanism.
- FF/EDM Transfer - The transfer of "flat files via the Internet using the NAESB Internet ET mechanism.
Petroleum Industry
EDI allows companies in the oil and gas industry to share resources for greater efficiency and productivity, especially
in cooperation with their suppliers. Our experience in this sector includes working with oilfield service companies and
suppliers, establishing communication channels and ensuring compliance to industry standards.
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- PIDX has also developed an extensive library of EDI X12 standards which are still being used to support these sectors:
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- 810 Invoice
- 820 Payment Order/Remittance Advice
- 832 Price/Sales Catalog
- 838 Trading Partner Profile
- 840 Request for Quotation
- 843 Response to Request for Quotation
- 850 Purchase Order
- 855 Purchase Order Acknowledgment/Request - Seller Initiated
- 856 Ship Notice/Manifest
- 860 Purchase Order Change Request - Buyer Initiated
- 865 Purchase Order Change Acknowledgement/Request - Seller Initiated
- 869 Order Status Inquiry
- 870 Order Status Report
- 997 Functional Acknowledgment
Let DataTrans handle all of your EDI needs with our DataTrans WebEDI,
Hosted EDI or EDI Software Solutions.
For more information or to speak to a sales representative, email
sales@datatrans-inc.com or call 1-800-469-0877.
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