WAPA Targets August 31 AMI Launch in Push to Reduce Estimated Bills

The V.I. Water and Power Authority’s Advanced Metering Infrastructure system is targeted to go live on August 31, 2026, with meter installation expected to begin on St. John before expanding to St. Thomas and St. Croix. The update was provided during the Public Services Commission’s May 13 meeting as WAPA officials discussed the status of the AMI project, which is intended to improve meter reading, reduce estimated billing, strengthen customer service, and give the utility better visibility into electricity use across the territory. According to the update provided to the PSC, WAPA is continuing system integration, testing, and network deployment work ahead of the planned August 31 go-live date. The rollout is expected to begin with St. John, followed by concurrent installation activity on St. Thomas and St. Croix. Full meter installation is expected to continue into September 2026. The AMI project has been presented as a key part of WAPA’s effort to address persistent customer bill...