The Town approved the conversion of a portion of its existing drive-by (AMR) system to a fixed and real-time reading network, referred to as Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI), in July of 2018 following years of consideration, analysis, and planning. In the initial phase, a portion of the Town’s meters will be optimized and the billing software will be integrated, so the entire process, from the meter to the bill, will be tested and verified prior to Town-wide installation. The Town will utilize existing Itron transmitters and manage the data through Choice Connect AMI Network System, thereby expanding the benefits of its existing metering equipment. The initial phase is expected to be completed by October 2021.