NIPSCO Expands Advanced Metering Infrastructure Technology

NIPSCO says it is expanding the use of advanced metering infrastructure technology. A news release said about 870,000 gas meters are eligible for the upgrade with a communications module that allows for automated and remote collection of gas metering information. Installation is expected to begin around July 2024 and extend through the end of 2026. “We are continuing to evolve our gas and electric metering systems to help deliver energy safely and reliably, drive operational efficiencies and enhance customer experience through greater visibility and improved billing processes,” said John Sabotnik, NIPSCO Director of Major Projects.

NIPSCO said by having a Gas Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) communications module installed, the company can provide customers with more frequent and enhanced usage data, adding that immediate and future benefits to customers include greater visibility into gas consumption and access to on-demand meter reading and enhanced customer service through increased frequency of meter readings.

In February 2024, NIPSCO announced the initial deployment of upgraded electric meters for 3,000 residential customers in Highland, and the company says progress has continued with the electric AMI program, with the mass deployment of 490,000 electric meters to residential and commercial customers beginning in May 2024 and expected to extend through 2027 across NIPSCO’s service area. The utility said this is a key milestone in NIPSCO’s path toward technological advancement and grid modernization.

For more information about NIPSCO’s new AMI technology or the AMI meter installation process, visit NIPSCO.com/AMI .