How to read your meters？

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How to read your meters

Reading your meter can help you better understand your energy usage. Below we explain how to read various types of electricity meters, including smart meters, as well as your gas meter.

Smart electricity meter

A smart electricity meter measures and records the amount of electricity consumed in 30 minute usage intervals. The usage data is encrypted and stored in the smart meter until the meter remotely communicates this information to ActewAGL.
Understanding your electricity usage in 30 minute intervals can enable you to better understand when and how electricity is consumed in your home and can lead to better management of your electricity usage.

How to read your smart meter

The following guide will help you read your meter. The displays shown are typical screens and there could be variations.

Single phase general purpose meter

Press the SELECT button located on the top right of the meter front.

Scroll through the options available to view the meter data.

Display reference

01 - Standard current date and time

02 - Excess energy consumed

03 - Excess energy exported

Single phase general purpose and dedicated off-peak circuit meter

Press the SELECT button located on the top right of the meter front - under the Reconnect button.

Scroll through the options available to view the meter data.

Display reference

01 - Standard current date and time

03 - Excess energy consumed

13 - Excess energy exported by the solar system

07 - Total energy consumed by the hot water service

Three phase general purpose and dedicated off peak circuit meter

Press the SELECT button located on the top right of the meter front - under the Reconnect button.

Scroll through the options available to view the meter data.

Display reference

01 - Standard current date and time

03 - Excess energy consumed

13 - Excess energy exported by the solar system