Automated Metering
HomeWorks is implementing an automated metering system that will improve reliability to our members. As part of this system, every member’s meter(s) will be upgraded or replaced.
Benefits of Automated Metering
Automated Metering will improve reliability to our members by allowing HomeWorks to:
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Read meters every month without sending a person to each meter location.
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Obtain a meter reading instantly at our office in case of billing questions or transfers.
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Track outages, voltage levels and blinking lights, including any extended power outages - even if you’re away.
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Verify that power has been restored before our crews leave an area.
About Automated Metering
Automated Metering works through a module, located within the electric meter, which transfers information from the meter through the power lines to a net server. The net server uses the information to create profiles for each member account, which will include daily meter readings, meter voltage, and more.
With Automated Metering, transferring information from all of HomeWorks' 25,000 electric meters to the net server will take a total of about four hours. Meters will be programmed to transfer information overnight, typically between midnight and 5:00am.
HomeWorks examined about a dozen Automated Metering programs nationwide before selecting a system. The system we chose is among the largest power-line Automated Metering systems within the US. It's extremely reliable, cost-effective, and has a high rate of customer satisfaction.