Nonstandard meter alternative (Iowa)
Choose the appropriate option to see your nonstandard meter eligibility:
Residential customers who do not have a distributed generation (DG) system
Who is eligible for a nonstandard meter alternative?
Iowa residential electric or natural gas customers with only one electric meter and/or one natural gas meter.
For an electric meter alternative, you must not be enrolled in any of these pricing programs:
- Time of Day
- Net Metering Pilot – Renewable Energy Facilities
- Cogeneration
- Small Power Production
- Alternative Energy
- Small Hydro Production
If you have a distributed generation (DG) system, review your requirements in the section below before requesting a change.
How to request a nonstandard meter
The customer of record—the person responsible for paying the bill at the property—must request the nonstandard meter.
Review the options below, then call us at 1-800-ALLIANT (800-255-4268) or email us through My Account.
Electric meter alternatives
| OPTION | METER READINGS AND BILLING | MONTHLY FEE |
|---|---|---|
|
Smart meter set in opt-out mode
|
Transmits one meter reading per month to ensure accurate billing. | None |
|
Non-transmitting digital meter
|
Two meter readings per year and estimated bills the other 10 months of the year. | $4.06 |
|
Keep an existing analog meter
|
Two meter readings per year and estimated bills the other 10 months of the year. Note: Customers who selected a non-transmitting meter may keep their current analog meter. |
$4.06 |
Natural gas meter alternative
You can choose a gas meter without a smart module.
- Monthly fee: $2.80.
- Meter readings: Two per year.
- Billing: Estimated bills the other 10 months of the year.
Residential customers who have a distributed generation (DG) system
Eligibility
These options apply to Iowa residential interconnection customers under the net metering pilot rate or your current rate.
Meter options
- A smart meter and your DG facility are connected to our distribution system, with no other changes.
- A smart meter and your DG facility are connected to our distribution system. The smart meter is relocated to another suitable location on the premise at your expense.
With either option, you will maintain service under the net metering pilot rate or your current rate.
Advanced Meter Infrastructure Community Opt-Out (AMICOO)
What is AMICOO?
AMICOO is a tariff that allows approved Iowa communities to elect nonstandard meters for its residential customers.
Eligibility and requirements
- Requesting communities must meet the requirements of the tariff.
- Customers within the community must meet the requirements of 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.
How does a community apply for AMICOO?
- Confirm that your community meets the requirements of the tariff for electric and gas.
- Complete this application [PDF] and email it, along with any required documents, to the email address in the form instructions.
- We will verify the information and notify the designated community representative of the decision within 30 days.
Questions? Call 1-800-ALLIANT (800-255-4268).