St. Kitts Electricity Company (SKELEC) has announced the official launch of its Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) smart meter upgrade initiative, with installation work already underway in targeted residential and commercial communities across the island. The public notice, first published at 9:36 p.m. local time on Monday, July 20, 2026, shares key guidance for customers to support smooth, safe, and efficient deployment of the new metering technology.
The AMI upgrade program represents a major modernization effort for SKELEC’s utility infrastructure, replacing outdated traditional analog meters with digitally connected smart meters that enable real-time energy usage tracking, automated billing, and faster outage detection and response. For customers scheduled to receive the new meters, the company has emphasized several critical steps to prepare for installation: ensuring clear and unobstructed access to current meter locations, keeping pets secured away from work zones, and having an adult representative on-site during the installation window to address any on-location questions.
SKELEC notes that the rollout will proceed in phased stages across designated communities to minimize disruption to regular power service, with most installations completed within a single service appointment. The company has also committed to sharing ongoing updates on project progress, community scheduling, and additional customer guidance through follow-up public notices and related announcements, the latest of which was posted 20 minutes after the initial public alert. Customers are encouraged to check official SKELEC communication channels for updates on their scheduled installation dates and to reach out to customer support with any questions or concerns about the upgrade.