Topic:"Advanced Metering Infrastructure" in M12936

Meter Multiplier and Accuracy Mr. Meade has questioned the application of a multiplier of 60 to his meter readings following the upgrade to a 400-amp service. Standard residential meters are not capable of directly measuring the full curre...

AI summary Mr. Meade questions the application of a 60x multiplier on his meter readings due to a 400-amp service upgrade. Current transformers reduce current to the meter, and the multiplier is necessary for accurate billing. Testing confirmed the meter's accuracy, and NS Power offers assistance with payment arrangements.

A. Overview The third issue is whether NS Power's account-specific metering evidence answers the technical questions I raised about the disputed billing. I do not dispute the general engineering principles behind CT metering, billing multi...

AI summary The third issue concerns whether NS Power has provided account-specific metering evidence that addresses technical questions about disputed billing. The concern is whether NS Power has demonstrated that the full metering and billing chain for the account was correctly configured, verified, and used for billing.

Metering and Verification Topic NS Power Response Remaining Concern CT Ratio 300:5 identified How was the programming independently verified? Billing Multiplier 60 identified What evidence confirms correct programming and application? Comm...

AI summary The document outlines concerns related to metering and verification, including questions about the independent verification of programming, evidence confirming correct programming, verification of the complete metering and billing chain, validation of communications and billing integration, and reconciliation of increased recorded consumption with improved energy efficiency.