How do I read my electric meter?

Reading an electric meter is a straightforward process that can help you monitor your energy usage. Suwannee Valley Electric typically uses either a digital or an analog meter, and each one can be read in a slightly different manner. If you have a digital meter, the reading is normally displayed on a digital screen. You simply look at the numbers displayed; they represent your current energy consumption in kilowatt-hours. The numbers may cycle through various readings, so you may need to wait for a moment to see the total kilowatt-hours used since the meter was last read. For analog meters, you will see a set of dials or gears, usually numbered from zero to nine. You read the dials from left to right. Take note of the position of the pointer on each dial, and if the pointer is between two numbers, you record the lower number. If the pointer is directly on a number, you must check the dial to the right. If that pointer has passed zero, you record the lower number. It is always a good idea to keep track of your readings over time to better understand your usage patterns. For specific details about reading your meter or if your meter type differs, it may be beneficial to refer to the information available on the current web page of Suwannee Valley Electric.