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Advanced metering infrastructure
Advanced metering infrastructure is one of the metering technologies reported in EIA-861 data, alongside automated meter reading and standard meters.
grid · Concept code GS-CONCEPT-205 · Last verified September 29, 2026
Evidence through 2023-10-20 · 1 source has no source-event date
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EIA's AMI range shows why infrastructure terminology does not promise every meter the same communications or data capability.
Review confirmed · Review due October 29, 2026
The previous review deadline was September 27, 2026. The missed interval remains unverified; the current review does not establish historical coverage.
The cited evidence supports this statement within the source’s stated scope. Its jurisdiction and source-event date limit its applicability to a particular project.
Applicable jurisdiction: US
Verified September 29, 2026
Definition
Advanced metering infrastructure is one of the metering technologies reported in EIA-861 data, alongside automated meter reading and standard meters.
Review confirmed · Review due October 29, 2026
The previous review deadline was September 27, 2026. The missed interval remains unverified; the current review does not establish historical coverage.
The cited evidence supports this statement within the source’s stated scope. Its jurisdiction and source-event date limit its applicability to a particular project.
Applicable jurisdiction: US
Verified September 29, 2026
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- U.S. Energy Information Administration: EIA FAQ, How many smart meters are installed in the United States, and who has them?, updated 2023-10-20
Source event as of October 20, 2023 · Ontology accessed September 29, 2026 · Ontology verified September 29, 2026
- U.S. Energy Information Administration: EIA-861 Annual Electric Power Industry Report Instructions, Schedule 6D, pp. 16–17
Source event date unavailable · Ontology accessed September 29, 2026 · Ontology verified September 29, 2026