Old Mechanical Meters vs AMI / Smart Meters

How smart meter technology affects billing accuracy and audit methodology.

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AMI changed what the printed read means, and a lot of us still audit the read by Beth H. — 2 months ago

2 months ago
by Beth H.

Client still has a mechanical meter in 2026 — AMI rollout stalled by Melanie Stewart New Member — 5 months ago

5 months ago
by Michael Rodriguez

Smart meter data discrepancies at manufacturing facility by Rachel Garcia New Member — 6 months ago

6 months ago
by Chris D.

Entergy smart meter bypass detection vs old mechanical meters by Kenneth R. — 1 year ago

9 months ago
by Randy Dawson

CT ratio discrepancy — 200:5 vs 400:5 by Alice C. — 11 months ago

11 months ago
by Randy Dawson

Reactive demand vs power factor penalty — which applies? by Danielle F. — 1 year ago

1 year ago
by Holly B.

Power factor correction payback calculation by Margaret P. — 1 year ago

1 year ago
by Sandra O.

APS smart meter voltage monitoring caught transformer problem by Christie E. — 2 years ago

1 year ago
by Randy Dawson

Demand ratchet reset question — Eversource by Lloyd P. — 1 year ago

1 year ago
by Wendy K.

Billing determinant verification for Rate GV by Frank E. — 1 year ago

1 year ago
by Earl J.

AMI cybersecurity concerns affecting audit trails by Howard J. — 2 years ago

2 years ago
by Randy Dawson

Duke Energy smart meter demand interval vs billing demand mismatch by Gail T. — 2 years ago

2 years ago
by Randy Dawson

Power factor correction payback calculation by Terry M. — 2 years ago

2 years ago
by Todd

Demand ratchet reset question — ConEd by Dr. O. — 2 years ago

2 years ago
by Lee H.

MLGW AMI rollout - what to watch for during the smart meter transition by Randy Dawson — 2 years ago

2 years ago
by Frank S.

Montana-Dakota smart meters missing energy during communication outages by Tim H. — 2 years ago

2 years ago
by Calvin B.

Verifying smart meter accuracy by Franklin T. — 3 years ago

2 years ago
by Maria G.

AMI cybersecurity concerns affecting audit data integrity by Gil S. — 2 years ago

2 years ago
by Randy Dawson

Smart meter "estimated" readings - how is this even possible? by Ruth A. — 2 years ago

2 years ago
by Ruth A.

Reactive demand vs power factor penalty — which applies? by Patricia W. — 3 years ago

3 years ago
by Norma J.

Salt River Project smart meter caught employee electricity theft by Hannah H. — 4 years ago

3 years ago
by Derek O.

AMI meter rollout caused billing chaos by Vernon C. — 9 years ago

3 years ago
by Art K.

Smart meter data gaps — how to handle by Don G. — 3 years ago

3 years ago
by Randy Dawson

PNM smart meters calculating demand wrong - $12K overcharge discovered by Frank S. — 3 years ago

3 years ago
by Randy Dawson

Old mechanical meter found — utility wanted to replace by Elmer R. — 10 years ago

4 years ago
by Cecilia K.

PSO smart meter disaster - anyone else dealing with this mess? by Rick H. — 4 years ago

4 years ago
by Randy Dawson

Eversource AMI meters recording usage during power outages by Yvonne H. — 4 years ago

4 years ago
by Amir C.

AMI cybersecurity concerns affecting audit rights? by Oz F. — 6 years ago

4 years ago
by Randy Dawson

Idaho Power AMI "calibration issues" - anyone else seeing this? by Pete M. — 4 years ago

4 years ago
by Jeff M.

FPL AMI data portal — tips and tricks by Hector R. — 5 years ago

5 years ago
by Angela F.

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