AMI 2.0 in Action: Strategy, Technology and a Real Utility’s Journey

Replacing aging smart meters sounds straightforward, until utilities start asking the harder questions. What capabilities does next-generation advanced metering infrastructure (AMI 2.0) actually unlock? When is the right time to move? And what does a real AMI 2.0 transition look like when it’s happening inside an actual utility, not a case study?

These were the central questions of our recent Conversation Series webinar, AMI 2.0 in Action: Strategy, Technology, and a Real-World Utility Journey, hosted by Electricity Canada. Util-Assist’s John Forsyth joined Bryon Hartung of Festival Hydro for a conversation that moved from industry landscape to practical, on-the-ground experience.

What the Industry is Facing

Not long ago, grid complexity, DER integration, and EV load were planning considerations for the future. Today they’re operational realities, and the metering infrastructure most utilities are running wasn’t built for them. Util-Assist’s John Forsyth lays out why utilities that approach AMI 2.0 as a straightforward replacement decision may be missing the larger strategic opportunity, and what a more deliberate approach looks like.

Festival Hydro’s Journey

Festival Hydro is actively navigating its AMI 2.0 transition, and Bryon Hartung speaks to that experience directly. Bryon shared Festival Hydro’s rationale for moving now, the procurement process it used to evaluate vendors, its implementation roadmap, and the lessons learned along the way.

Watch the webinar: AMI 2.0 in Action: Strategy, Technology, and a Real-World Utility Journey

Ready to shape your AMI 2.0 strategy?

Util-Assist’s AMI consulting team has supported utilities at every stage of the metering lifecycle, from business case development and procurement to implementation and optimization. If you’re thinking through your next AMI decision, we’re ready to help you move forward with confidence.