Lincoln inside meter replacements
Your safety matters
You and your family need and deserve safe, reliable energy, and we’re always looking ahead to make sure we deliver. That’s why we’re proactively updating natural gas service in central Lincoln:
Meter replacements
In 2021, we kicked-off a multi-year project to update natural gas service in certain neighborhoods in Lincoln. In years past, it was a common practice for a natural gas meter to be located inside a home or business, usually in the basement, because it needed to be protected from the elements to ensure an accurate reading. As technology has advanced, relocating meters outside of a structure has become the industry standard.
Outside meters allow our personnel and first responders quicker and safer access to the meter in case of an emergency. It also alleviates future interruptions to gas service during routine maintenance.
Meter relocation from inside a structure to outside involves installing a new underground service line connecting to the natural gas main, which then brings service above ground at or near the structure.
Project details
Lincolnites will see our contractors working in their neighborhoods and streets, installing new natural gas lines as meters are relocated. We are coordinating with the City of Lincoln Transportation and Utilities' projects. To see what is happening in your neighborhood, visit the construction map here.
Project schedule
The project is starting in March and estimated to end in November. We understand construction can impact your life and business. We’re carefully planning our work and are committed to keeping you informed. Customers scheduled for a meter relocation will be contacted well in advance of the work commencing through emails, text messages, post cards and phone calls from Black Hills Energy and our construction partner Infrasource.
For more questions about this project or concerns during construction, you can contact us at 888-890-5554, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. CT.
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