EnerNex and AMI 2.0: Powering the Grid of the Future

As power systems become more complex and decentralized, utilities are accelerating the modernization of their networks. EnerNex, a company of the CESI Group, is supporting this transformation by helping utilities unlock the full potential of Advanced Metering Infrastructure 2.0 (AMI 2.0).

AMI 2.0 represents a significant evolution from traditional smart metering systems. Rather than focusing solely on consumption data, next-generation metering infrastructures enable real-time visibility, advanced analytics, and edge intelligence, turning meters into active assets for grid operations.

With increasing penetration of distributed energy resources (DERs), electric vehicles, and dynamic load profiles, utilities need more granular and timely information to maintain reliability and resilience. AMI 2.0 provides high-resolution data that supports predictive maintenance, faster outage detection, improved DER integration, and more informed operational decisions.

EnerNex brings deep expertise in grid modernization, communications architecture, and system planning to help utilities define the right AMI strategy—whether through incremental upgrades or a full transition to AMI 2.0. This includes evaluating interoperability, cybersecurity, data management, and long-term scalability to ensure investments deliver lasting value.

Beyond operational benefits, AMI 2.0 also enables new customer engagement models, such as time-based rates and demand response programs, empowering end users to actively participate in the energy transition.

Through its work on AMI 2.0, EnerNex continues to support utilities in building smarter, more resilient, and future-ready power grids, aligned with the broader goals of decarbonization and digitalization.