How to Read Your Meter

Some meters are digital and easy to read while others are mechanical and can be read by following some simple instructions.

Read the dials from right to left and write the numbers in the same order.  If the pointer is between numbers, read the next smallest number.  If the pointer is directly on a number, look at the dial to the right; if the pointer on that dial has passed “0,” then write down the number the pointer is on.  If the pointer on that dial has not passed “0,” then write down the smaller number for the dial you are recording.

About Your Meter

Meter readers visit your meter on a monthly basis for accurate readings of power use.  Please keep open access to your electric meter. We may also need to access your meter from time to time for maintenance, testing or other service work. Meter visibility and access is also important in an emergency. Meters are often removed at a structure fire to protect firefighters from shock hazard.

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