Metering Project

 

Farmers RECC is upgrading our metering system. This upgrade will allow us to serve our members better. 

This project will begin in late 2026 and will continue for the next several years. 

For additional questions regarding the metering project, call our office at 270-629-1343.

Frequently Asked Questions: 

Current metering infrastructure is outdated and has reached end of life. Our current metering system is no longer adequately supported by manufacturers or vendors.

  • Proactive outage notification, including "last gasp" features
  • Near real-time voltage monitoring
  • Real-time voltage monitoring 
  • Universal 15-minute usage readings for members. 
  • Real-time blink notifications 
  • Universal remote connect/disconnect capability 
  • Universal remote meter reading capability 
  • Less equipment to maintain 
  • Ability to retrieve more meter data faster

Change outs begin in mid-2026 with complete deployment by 2032

Yes. Cellular metering technology has been utilized for decades. These meters operate off of the same technology as a cell phone. 

The entire Farmers RECC system will have meters replaced by XXXX. 

All meters will be replaced by our third-party contractor, Luthan. Their vehicles will be clearly marked, and they can provide project information upon request.