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Introducing Your New Intelis 250 Meter


As part of our ongoing commitment to safety and reliability, Peoples Natural Gas has developed a comprehensive program to replace customers’ meters. We are always seeking to innovate and improve our technology and when your meter needs to be replaced, our team will install a state-of-the-art Intelis 250 meter.  The Intelis 250 is manufactured by Itron, a leading provider of natural gas meters, and has the latest in gas meter technology. 

How does it work? 

The Intelis 250 meter uses ultrasonic technology to automatically shut off the gas in your home if it detects unusually high volumes of gas or extreme temperatures. This feature provides an extra layer of safety and protection in your home. 

No Service Interruptions 

We are installing new meters for customers during routine service visits to cause minimal disruption. Once your new meter is installed, you should not experience any changes in your natural gas service.  

Safety First for Technicians 

When we install your Intelis 250 meter, we place safety notices on your furnace and/or water heater to inform plumbers and appliance technicians of best practices working with the new meters. These technicians should adhere to the safety features to avoid activating the meter shut off technology, which could result in the temporary loss of service.  

If you’re a plumber, please click here to view important safety information regarding the Intelis 250 meters. 

Qualified Professionals 

Peoples recommends only qualified professionals work on gas appliances, piping or related infrastructure. 

Frequently Asked Questions

How will the Intelis 250 meters benefit me?  

The Intelis 250 meter has new, state-of-the-art safety features which enable the meter to automatically shut off the gas if it detects unusually high volumes of gas, or extreme high temperatures. While all meters are safe, this new feature adds an additional layer of protection. Switching to these meters is a routine process and part of our comprehensive plan to replace customer meters, with no change to your bill or routine gas service.  

Who will be doing the installation work? 

Peoples technicians will install the Intelis 250 meter. Our skilled technicians always travel in company vehicles and carry identification for your peace of mind. You must be home during the installation process to allow technicians to enter your home, safely turn off your appliances and replace the meter. They will shut off the gas, remove the old meter and install your new meter. The technicians will then restore gas service and relight your appliances, performing all required safety checks along the way. The process will take approximately 30-45 minutes. A Peoples representative will contact you to schedule your meter installation, or you can contact us directly at 1-800-764-0111 to request an appointment.  

What happens if myself, or a service technician trigger the emergency gas shut off?

The enhanced safety technology of the Intelis 250 meter directs a valve within the meter to automatically close shut and stop the flow of gas if it detects unusually high volumes of gas, or extreme high temperatures. It is imperative that you or a qualified service technician follows the instructions and safety precautions listed at Peoples-Gas.com/Plumbers. Failure to do so may result in the temporary loss of natural gas service to your home.  

Do I have to pay for this? 

No, meter replacements are included with your Peoples service.