Client site still has a rotating-disc mechanical meter. Utility said AMI rollout for that district is delayed "indefinitely." Meanwhile, their bills show estimated reads 4 months out of 12. How hard should I push to get a manual read or force an AMI install?
Client still has a mechanical meter in 2026 — AMI rollout stalled
Push hard. Estimated reads 33% of the time is unacceptable and likely violates your state's metering accuracy standards. File a written demand for actual reads monthly, cite your state's billing accuracy rule, and if they still don't comply, PUC complaint. Estimate-heavy bills are almost always overestimated — utilities build in a cushion.