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Kanosh council weighs smart-meter proposal from UAMPS; asks for detailed costs and financing options
Summary
Council reviewed a UAMPS solicitation for AMI/AMR meter upgrades (estimates around $210–$231 per meter), discussed phased replacement and potential financing, and asked staff to arrange follow-up meetings with the vendor to produce firm cost proposals.
Council members reviewed a UAMPS solicitation offering advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) and discussed the costs and benefits. Staff reported per-meter estimates in the $210–$231 range and suggested financing options might be available through UAMPS. Members noted potential operational savings (remote reads, reduced labor, quicker billing cycles) but also expressed concern about the capital outlay and system integration with existing AMR-capable meters.
Members generally supported gathering more detailed proposals and one-on-one meetings with Eaton/UAMPS to finalize individual cost proposals and financing options. The council asked staff to inventory current meter types and produce a phased replacement plan that prioritizes the most cost-effective upgrades.
