printer friendly version of this page..

printer friendly

How to Read Your Electricity Meter

First you need to identify the type of meter you have in your home.

Reading a Digital Meter (GE I-210)

This meter has two readings displayed.
Record the 5 digit number on the top of your display (this is your total electricity consumption)
NOTE: The 3 digit number on the bottom is the amount of electricity currently being used.
Submit your reading online
View other options for submitting your meter reading

Reading a Digital Meter (Itron)

A digital meter has two displays - 88888 and your power reading.
The reading changes every six seconds.
Record the numbers shown after you see 88888.
Submit your reading online
View other options for submitting meter reading

Reading a 5 Dial Meter

Start with the dial on the left.
Record the number the needle points to.
If the needle falls between numbers, choose the lower number, except if the needle falls between 0 and 9, then choose 9.
Submit your reading online
View other options for submitting your meter reading

Reading a 4 Dial Meter

Start with the dial on the left.
Record the number the needle points to.
If the needle falls between numbers, choose the lower number, except if the needle falls between 0 and 9, then choose 9.
Submit your reading online
View other options for submitting your meter reading