August 24, 2010

michellef@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- In an effort to increase its efficiency, SEMO Electric Company has installed new smart meters for some 16,000 customers in the six counties it serves. "These are just a great tool," said Brad Milam, systems engineer...

Brad Milam, systems engineer for the SEMO Electric Cooperative, looks at usage for a customer's home. More numbers and information are now available to the cooperative with the installation of smart meters. (Photo by Michelle Felter, Staff)
Brad Milam, systems engineer for the SEMO Electric Cooperative, looks at usage for a customer's home. More numbers and information are now available to the cooperative with the installation of smart meters. (Photo by Michelle Felter, Staff)

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michellef@standard-democrat.com

SIKESTON -- In an effort to increase its efficiency, SEMO Electric Company has installed new smart meters for some 16,000 customers in the six counties it serves.

"These are just a great tool," said Brad Milam, systems engineer.

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