Elster’s EnergyAxis solution will be deployed by WPPI Energy to create a hosted advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) system to enhance customer service and meter reading for participating member utilities.

WPPI Energy will also integrate the company’s EnergyAxis Management System to enable network management, control and operation for member utilities.

Elster president Ed Myszka said, "Elster’s work with WPPI Energy supports its mission to provide utilities with comprehensive and flexible solutions to deliver greater grid efficiency."

Hometown Connections planning & marketing senior vice president Steve VanderMeer said, "Elster’s ability to provide scalable smart metering solutions proves that it is the right choice for public utilities."

In conjunction with the Meter Data Management System, the parties will provide members with the benefits through hosted AMI solutions.