Quick Facts
Client: Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro
Project Value: $1.6 million
Timeline: 2024–2025
Scope: Installation of ~10,000 single-phase smart meters
Location: Across NL Hydro’s distribution regions
Project Overview
Talon Energy was awarded a major contract by Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro to carry out the installation and exchange of approximately 10,000 single-phase smart meters. These meters, located across customer premises in various distribution regions, play a key role in advancing the province’s clean energy goals through improved grid efficiency and data tracking.
This project is part of a larger initiative to modernize the electrical grid infrastructure, enabling better load forecasting, outage response, and energy usage insights for consumers.
Our Role
Talon provided full-service delivery for this province-wide rollout, including:
- Coordinating site access and scheduling with homeowners and businesses
- Removal of legacy analog and digital meters
- Installation and configuration of new smart meters
- Quality assurance and data validation
- Compliance with all safety, electrical, and utility standards
Our experienced team managed logistics and field operations across Newfoundland and Labrador, ensuring timely execution with minimal disruption to customers.
Impact & Innovation
This project marked a significant step in NL Hydro’s shift toward a smarter, more sustainable grid. The new meters enable real-time monitoring and remote management, supporting energy conservation and more efficient service delivery.
Talon’s ability to handle large-scale deployment with precision and professionalism further positions the company as a go-to partner for utility and infrastructure projects across Atlantic Canada.