Your electric meter is a device that tells you exactly how much electricity your household is consuming. Like the mileage display on your car, your electric meter tells you how much power your home has used ever since the meter was set up. There are different types of meters, but they all measure electricity consumption in kilowatt-hours and display total power used. While homeowners know they have an electric meter, they don’t often know how to read it. So, in this guide, Lifestyle Solar will tell you exactly how to read your electric meter, in addition to answering other questions about electric meters!

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Where is the Electricity Meter Located?

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Before you check your meter, it’s important to know where it is located. Usually the electricity meter is installed where the power lines enter your building. They are usually placed at either the side or the rear of your home. In some apartments, different electric meters will be grouped together.

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What is The Meter Number?

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Every meter has a unique meter number, in order to identify your home’s power consumption and bill you for it. The meter number is usually located on the face of the meter, usually at the bottom. If you must submit a meter reading to your utility company, it is important to know what your meter number is. 

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SCE Company:

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• On your Utility Bill 

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• On your meter

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PG&E Company:

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• On your Statement:

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• On your meter:

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