Ameresco Completes $5.9 Million Advanced Water Metering Project in Mustang, Oklahoma
Ameresco, Inc., an energy infrastructure company specializing in integrated energy solutions and infrastructure modernization, has completed a $5.9 million Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) water meter project for the City of Mustang, Oklahoma. The project involved replacing more than 8,000 water meters, upgrading the city’s water metering system and supporting the long-term efficiency and reliability of its water utility operations.
The completed project represents an important step in modernizing Mustang’s water infrastructure. By introducing advanced metering technology, the city aims to improve its ability to monitor water consumption, manage utility operations and support informed decision-making. The upgraded system also provides a modern foundation for meeting the community’s future water management needs.
Ameresco Supports Water Infrastructure Modernization
The City of Mustang partnered with Ameresco to evaluate its existing water metering infrastructure and identify an appropriate solution for its utility operations. The project was designed to modernize the city’s metering system while considering operational requirements, implementation costs and the long-term benefits of investing in new technology.
Ameresco’s involvement began with an Investment Grade Audit, which examined the existing metering system and assessed available technologies and implementation options. This evaluation provided city officials with a detailed understanding of the project’s feasibility, expected costs and long-term considerations.
The assessment helped Mustang evaluate whether the proposed investment aligned with its infrastructure priorities and community requirements. By examining the available options before construction began, the city could make informed decisions about the technology and implementation approach best suited to its water utility.
This planning stage was an important part of the project, establishing a clear foundation for implementation and helping align the modernization effort with the city’s operational objectives.
Replacement of More Than 8,000 Water Meters
The $5.9 million project included the replacement of more than 8,000 water meters across the City of Mustang. The installation introduced advanced metering infrastructure intended to modernize the way water consumption is measured and managed.
Advanced Metering Infrastructure is a technology-based approach that enables utilities to collect and communicate meter data more efficiently than traditional manual meter-reading processes. Depending on the system’s configuration, AMI technology can help utilities improve access to consumption information, streamline meter-reading activities and identify potential irregularities in water usage.
For municipal water providers, access to more timely and reliable meter data can support billing processes, operational planning and customer service. Improved visibility into water consumption may also help utilities investigate unusual usage patterns and manage resources more effectively.
For Mustang, replacing the existing meters with an upgraded system provides a modern infrastructure platform to support ongoing water utility operations. The project reflects the city’s investment in updating essential public services and preparing its metering capabilities for future requirements.
Construction Completed in Five Months
Ameresco managed the installation process and coordinated with city stakeholders throughout the project. The company completed construction in five months, achieving delivery in half the original 10-month schedule.
Completing the work ahead of schedule was a significant milestone, particularly for a project involving thousands of water meters and coordination with municipal utility operations. The accelerated timeline enabled the city to transition to its new AMI system sooner than initially anticipated.
Throughout implementation, Ameresco worked to minimize disruption to residents and the city’s water utility services. Maintaining continuity was an important consideration because water metering is closely connected to routine utility management and customer billing activities.
The project’s delivery approach combined initial technical evaluation, implementation planning, installation management and coordination with city personnel. This integrated process helped support a smooth transition from the existing metering system to the upgraded infrastructure.
City Highlights Collaborative Project Delivery
David Russell, Director of Public Works for the City of Mustang, emphasized the value of Ameresco’s involvement throughout the project.
Russell explained that the company’s contribution extended beyond supplying equipment or managing installation. Ameresco supported the city from the initial evaluation of its existing system through the selection of an appropriate solution, implementation management and the transition to the new technology.
This collaborative approach gave city staff support at each stage of the project. It also helped the municipality assess the investment before proceeding and coordinate the practical requirements of introducing the new metering system.
The partnership demonstrates the importance of combining technical expertise with project planning and stakeholder coordination when upgrading municipal infrastructure. For public utilities, successful modernization requires not only installing new equipment but also ensuring that the technology fits operational needs and can be integrated into existing service arrangements.
Supporting Long-Term Water Utility Operations
The completion of the Mustang project highlights the growing role of advanced metering technologies in municipal water infrastructure. As communities seek to modernize essential services, upgraded metering systems can provide utilities with improved tools for monitoring consumption and managing day-to-day operations.
For Mustang, the replacement of more than 8,000 meters establishes a modernized foundation for its water utility. The project also demonstrates how structured evaluations, coordinated implementation and effective project management can help municipalities advance infrastructure improvements while limiting disruption to residents.
Ameresco’s work on the project reflects its broader focus on delivering integrated infrastructure solutions for public-sector customers. By supporting the city from feasibility assessment through installation and transition, the company helped deliver a major metering upgrade within a shortened construction schedule.
With the $5.9 million project now complete, the City of Mustang has taken a significant step toward modernizing its water metering infrastructure and supporting the continued operation of its municipal water utility.
