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Marceline, MO -
The City of Marceline is pleased to
announce that installation of its new Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI)
system will begin next week. The electric meter installation is expected
to begin on Monday, August 10, 2026 and the water meter installation to begin on
Monday, August 17, 2026. Residents can expect the meter replacement process to
take approximately 60 to 90 days to complete.
The installation
will be performed by VEPO Metering, a subcontractor working on behalf of
the City's AMI vendor, Core & Main. To help residents easily identify authorized
installation personnel:
- VEPO
Metering vehicles will display City of Marceline logo magnets.
- Installation
crews will wear high-visibility safety vests.
- All
personnel will carry company identification badges.
Most meter
replacements are expected to be completed quickly, although some installations
may require coordination with the property owner. VEPO Metering representatives
will work to minimize any inconvenience during the installation process.
Door knockers will be posted on building doors following meter installation.
Residents who
experience any issues or have questions during the installation may contact
VEPO Metering directly at 877-860-8376.
Billing
Information
At this time,
customers' utility billing cycle will remain the same throughout the
installation process. The City is evaluating future billing enhancements that
may be available once the AMI system is fully operational. Should any changes to
the billing cycle occur in the future, customers will be notified well in
advance.
About the AMI
Project
The Advanced
Metering Infrastructure project is a significant investment in Marceline's
utility system and is designed to improve the accuracy, reliability, and
efficiency of water and electric meter readings.
Following a
competitive vendor evaluation process, the Marceline City Council selected Core
& Main in November 2025 to provide the City's AMI system after it was determined
the company offered the best overall value. The project includes the
installation of a modern communications network, meter data management software,
new meter installation, employee training, and ongoing support.
The City already
had approximately 150 compatible iPERL water meters installed throughout the
community, allowing those meters to remain in service and reducing the number of
new meters that must be installed as part of the project.
The new AMI
system will provide numerous long-term benefits, including:
- Improved
accuracy of water and electric meter readings.
- Faster
identification of leaks and abnormal water usage.
- More
efficient meter reading operations.
- Enhanced
customer service through more timely and reliable consumption data.
- Modernized
utility infrastructure that supports future service improvements.
The City
appreciates residents' patience and cooperation during the installation process
as this important infrastructure improvement is completed.
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