BENEFITS OF AIM
- ACCURACY - Digital readings eliminate potential errors in analog meter readings and result in more accurate billing.
- RELIABILITY - Utility staff can quickly identify power outages and water leaks at your home or business resulting in accelerated response time.
- CONVENIENCE - Customers have remote access to usage data and apps daily, instead of waiting for a monthly bill.
- EFFICIENCY - Remote meter reading saves time so utility staff can focus on other customer priorities.
- ENVIRONMENTAL - Significantly decreases vehicle travel because meter readers are not in the field as often. Usage data can help customers set conservation goals.
- AFFORDABILITY - Modernized data tracking and collection create savings for the utility that is passed on to customers.
WHAT CUSTOMERS CAN EXPECT
The project entails new meter installation for all electric customers and the addition of new technology to water meters, replacing them only when the current meter is not AIM compatible. All customers will be contacted prior to meter upgrades. Brief coordinated disruption of water and electric service will occur during the installation process.
Customer Portal Overview - See Overview Here!
TIMELINE
PHASE 1 Project Initiation: network design and infrastructure put in place, command center installation and configuration
PHASE 2 Meter upgrades and/or replacements, training, and system verification
PHASE 3 Customer portal launch
PROJECT BUDGET
Utilities has budgeted $1.8 million for the initial project implementation, which is offset by a $200,000 CORE grant. The remainder comes from the utilities’ capital project budget.
INFORMATION ON SAFETY OF INTELLIGENT METERS AND RADIO FREQUENCY
http://emfsafetynetwork.org/tag/smart-meter-health-impacts/
https://ccst.us/reports/health-impacts-of-radio-frequency-from-smart-meters/
https://www.cancer.org/cancer/cancer-causes/radiation-exposure/smart-meters.html
If you have questions about safety, please contact Lee Ledesma at 970-429-1975
