Nonstandard meter alternative (Iowa)

What are my options?

Residential electric customers have three nonstandard meter options:

• A smart meter set in opt-out mode. This will send one meter reading per month to ensure accurate billing. Monthly fee: none.
• A non-transmitting digital meter. Monthly fee: $4.06.
• Customers who selected a non-transmitting meter may keep their current analog meter. Monthly fee $4.06. If it fails or falls into a failed lot of meters, we will install a non-transmitting digital meter that is not a smart meter.

If you choose a non-transmitting digital meter or keep an existing analog meter, you will receive two meter readings per year and estimated bills the other 10 months of the year.

Residential gas customers have one nonstandard meter option:

You can choose a gas meter without a smart module. You will receive two meter readings per year and estimated bills the other 10 months of the year. Monthly fee: $2.80.

AMICOO is a tariff (for electric and gas) that allows a requesting community that meets the requirements of the tariff to elect non-standard meters for residential customers within the identified community.

Customers within the community must meet the requirements identified in the individual opt-out meter alternatives outlined on this page. Either the requesting community or the eligible individual members of the community are responsible for all related fees.

What are my nonstandard meter options if I have a DG system?

A residential interconnection customer under the net metering pilot rate or your current rate may choose from the following options:

• A smart meter and your DG facility are connected to our distribution system. You maintain service under the net metering pilot rate or your current rate, with no other changes.
• A smart meter and your DG facility are connected to our distribution system. You maintain service under the net metering pilot rate or your current rate. The smart meter is relocated to another suitable location on the premise at your expense.