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Find out about meter types, reading a meter, meter upgrades and requesting meter data.

Meters are used to measure the amount of energy consumed at your property. 
Who is responsible for electricity meters? From 1 December 2017, there were changes to who installs and reads new meters like smart meters. Read more about the changes here.

Looking for technical information on Meter Installation? Ausgrid's Electricity supply standards ES3 Part A - Metering Installations and ES3 Part B - Metering Equipment Technical Description for Type 5 and Type 6 Metering Installations provide connection of metering equipment to Ausgrid’s network.

How to read a meter

There are many different types of meters that can be used to record your usage.

Ausgrid digital meter

Types of meters

Find out about the differences between meters.
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Request meter data

Request up to two years of meter data.

Meter upgrades and faults

Find out more about typical faults and meter upgrades.

'Time of use' pricing

Different tariffs are charged for peak, shoulder and off peak times.

Meter responsibilities

Ausgrid no longer provides some metering services.