Ausgrid is your electricity distributor who manages the electricity network throughout Sydney, the Hunter and the Central Coast including the poles, wires and equipment that deliver electricity to your home. Ausgrid also owns the meter which is part of the equipment that connects your home to the electricity network. We are responsible for reading your meter and sending the data to your electricity retailer.

Types of meters

Different types of meters

Mechanical and advanced (electronic) meters can be found in Ausgrid's network area. We explain the differences between these meters.

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How to read your own meter

read meter

Learn how you can read your own electricity meter to find out how much electricity you have used.

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How meters are read

meter testing

Ausgrid attempts to read your meter at least once every three months. Electricity meters are read by one of three methods.

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Meter upgrades

meter upgrade

Old meters are replaced for a variety of reasons, such as when you renovate your home, or it simply may be time for it to be upgraded.

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