**Antigua Public Utilities Authority to Invest US$25 million in Smart Meter Upgrade**
The Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA) announced plans to implement a US$25 million Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) project that will replace the current manual metering system for electricity and water. The upgrade is intended to provide customers with real‑time visibility of their consumption and to improve the accuracy of billing.
During a Wednesday briefing, APUA’s Financial Controller Sabrina Benjamin disclosed the projected cost of the automated metering system. The AMI will enable automated measurement of both electricity and water usage, allowing for more efficient monitoring and management of the island’s utilities.
The project, described by APUA officials as a comprehensive overhaul of the existing metering framework, is expected to enhance service reliability and provide consumers with detailed usage data. No further details on the implementation timeline or vendor selection were provided in the briefing.
The announcement was reported by Antigua Observer journalist Algernon Watts.
Article and image source: antiguaobserver.com
