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Utility call center wait times
Summary
Call volumes spiked after hurricanes and meter projects, with waits up to 40 minutes despite 18 full-time reps. An AI chatbot is diverting about 12,000 calls a year, and new technology should let simple tasks happen without an agent.
At a glance
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Last discussed Apr 16, 2026.
Impact analysis
✅Who benefits
Customers needing bill help, leak adjustments, or service changes will get through faster.
⚠️Who could be affected
Currently customers face hold times as long as 40 minutes.
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