Quietly powering reliable service
For more than a decade, Nodak’s Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) system has improved accuracy, efficiency and outage response across our electric system.
A proven foundation
Over 15 years ago, Nodak Electric began installing AMI – advanced meters that communicate across the same power lines that deliver electricity to your home or business. This power line carrier (PLC) technology doesn’t rely on radio or cellular signals. Instead, it sends encrypted data directly over the existing power lines, allowing Nodak to collect readings and monitor voltage from our office.
Though invisible to most members, AMI has quietly transformed daily operations — reducing field time, improving
billing accuracy and helping us maintain reliable service for over 20,000 meters.
Supporting outage management
While member phone calls remain the first step in reporting an outage, AMI data plays a key supporting role once those calls come in. When a section of line is reported out, AMI readings help us confirm the outage location and later verify that power has been restored to each individual service.
This partnership between member reporting and AMI technology means faster confirmation, fewer follow-up calls, and greater confidence that every meter is back online before crews move to the next location.
Accuracy and efficiency every day
Before AMI, crews manually read every meter each month, a time-consuming, weather-dependent task. Today, readings
are securely collected through the PLC network, ensuring accurate billing and eliminating estimated reads.
The same system helps identify voltage fluctuations and equipment irregularities, providing early insight into potential issues and improving long-term system reliability.
Looking ahead
After 15 years, AMI continues to be one of Nodak’s most valuable tools — a steady, proven technology that keeps operating costs low and service reliability high. As analytics and software continue to advance, we’ll keep using AMI data to make smart, data-driven improvements to the system that powers your home every day.