Cleantech integrator Ameresco is helping the city of Bellmead in Texas improve its smart metering infrastructure.

The project will include the installation of solid-state water meters and an advanced metering infrastructure (AMI). As part of the AMI installation, Ameresco will replace 3797 water meters throughout the city, as well as recommissioning recently installed meters.

By implementing an AMI, city officials will be able to capture metered water consumption data more accurately and potentially increase water and sewer billing revenues. As a result, the automation of Bellmead’s billing system will improve meter accessibility issues and reduce billing errors. Customers will also be able to visit a web portal that allows them to see their historical utility consumption data.

“We are deeply invested in improving the day-to-day lives of our community members,” said Yost Zakhary, Bellmead city manager. “Our partnership with Ameresco on this metering infrastructure improvement project is only the latest demonstration of our commitment to fostering a sustainable future that’s not only good for the environment, but for our citizens as well.”

Bellmead will also benefit from the improvement of IT infrastructure necessary to manage water consumption and distribution at a more advanced level, as well as strengthen its ability to provide enhanced customer service to the local community.

“We’re excited to announce this partnership with the city of Bellmead as their leadership takes steps to improve the sustainability of their community,” said Bob Georgeoff, executive vice president at Ameresco. “We’re honoured to have been selected to lead this project and look forward to enhancing customer transparency throughout the city. Together, we’ll reduce the city’s overall operational costs and address its long-term meter reading operational needs.”

Construction is expected to be completed in early 2022.

Founded in 2000, Ameresco is a cleantech integrator and renewable energy asset developer, owner and operator. Its portfolio includes energy efficiency, infrastructure upgrades, asset sustainability and renewable energy technology delivered to clients throughout North America and the UK. Ameresco’s sustainability services in support of clients’ pursuit of net zero include upgrades to a facility’s energy infrastructure and the development, construction and operation of distributed energy resources. It has completed energy saving, environmentally responsible projects with federal, state and local governments, healthcare and educational institutions, housing authorities, and commercial and industrial customers.

With its corporate headquarters in Framingham, Massachusetts, Ameresco has more than 1000 employees providing local expertise in the USA, Canada and UK.

Bellmead is a small city just ten minutes north-east of Waco in Texas, close to three major highways. It has almost 11,000 residents.