Meter Upgrade

No—there is no direct charge to replace meters. As a member-owned co-op, we regularly invest in improvements to keep service reliable and affordable over time.

Yes. Protecting member information is a priority for SCI REMC. Personal information, such as names, addresses and phone numbers, are not stored in or transmitted by the meter. The meter only transmits usage information and a meter ID number as transmitted through a secure network for billing and reliability purposes.

SCI REMC is committed to sustainability. All old meters will be responsibly recycled.

Yes, there will be a brief interruption of power. You may need to reset clocks or electronic devices afterward.

Installations will take place Monday through Friday, from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

No. As long as our technician can safely access your meter, it will be exchanged. We’ll leave a door hanger to confirm installation. If the technician cannot access your meter, we will request that you schedule an appointment.

Yes. SCI REMC is replacing all current meters with upgraded meters. This upgrade is essential to providing faster response to outages, real-time reconnections and building a more robust electric system.

All SCI REMC members, both residential and commercial, will receive the meter upgrade.

This project will begin in late 2025 and take up to three years to complete as we replace all meters across our service area.

Yes. All upgraded meters are engineered and tested in a variety of conditions to ensure precise reporting of energy use. They meet strict accuracy guidelines set by the American National Standards Institute. SCI REMC also continuously monitors meter performance.