Advanced metering infrastructure upgrades with edge computing arrive as first-generation smart meters age

Utilities are deploying next-generation smart meters with embedded computing capabilities as the original wave of advanced metering infrastructure reaches end-of-life, forcing decisions on hardware modernization and grid intelligence.

First covered Jul 27, 2026 · 2:00 AM PT · 1 article

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1d Utility Dive The electric meter is growing a brain: Why AMI 2.0 is the grid’s next big leap and what you should do about it — The first wave of smart meters are near retirement and new meters with edge computing capabilities are arriving.

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Appeared in: 2026-07-27 (#8) · 2026-07-28 (#18)

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