NorthWestern Energy will begin installing smart electric meters and gas modules for customer’s in South Dakota this week. The project is getting underway in Aberdeen. Work is expected to begin in the Huron area after the first of the year.
Tom Glanzer with Northwestern Energy says the plan is to start north and work south.
Glanzer says the technology will allow Northwestern Energy to respond to outages more efficiently.
The digital technology that will allow for two-way communication between NorthWestern Energy and its meters. Glanzer says customers personal information will be protected.
Glanzer says there is no cost to Northwestern Energy customers.
Approximate dates for the smart meter installations are January-March 2019 for the Huron area, Februrary-March for the Mitchell area, March-May for the Brookings area and April-May for the Yankton area. Work will begin in Nebraska in April 2019.