The $11.6m project is partially funded by a US Department of Energy Smart Grid Investment Grant.

The turnkey project is expected to be installed on a 12-month deployment schedule with completion in 2013.

Elster said its EnergyAxis will power an advanced metering infrastructure project for LUS customers, delivering operational improvements.

Elster Solutions CEO and president Mark Munday said Elster’s selection as the provider for the multi-utility LUS Smart Grid Investment Grant project is a demonstration of the power and functionality the EnergyAxis solution provides.

Elster is a provider of electricity, gas and water measurement and control solutions.