Your Meter

Meter Reading

LPEA contracts meter reading routes to contractors who read most of the Cooperative's meters. Meters are read to correspond with LPEA’s billing schedule. Meter readers will access the member's property, read the meter and leave. There should be no inconvenience to the member. Please make the meter readers' job easier by keeping the meter accessible and the area near the meter hazard free.

About 35% of LPEA’s meters are Automatic Meters. These meters send information directly to LPEA and don’t require monthly reads by a contract meter reader. These meters are read once a year to assure their proper function.

Meter Accuracy and Testing

An electric meter is an extremely accurate recording instrument which measures the use of kilowatt hours. Meters are tested before being installed and then tested on a rotating basis to ensure accuracy. It is rare that a meter is found to run fast and record an increased usage. Like most other machines, meters tend to slow with age.

If you believe there is a problem with your meter, the Cooperative will test the meter for accuracy. There is no charge for the first test. A service charge of $40.00 is required to conduct a second test in any twelve month period. If a meter is found to be over 2 percent inaccurate, the billing will be adjusted accordingly.

Meter Tampering

Tampering with electric lines or meters is both illegal and extremely dangerous. A $150.00 charge will be imposed on the account should any tampering take place. To avoid responsibility for such acts, please contact the Cooperative if you become aware of any tampering with equipment owned by the Cooperative. Only LPEA personnel are authorized to break a meter seal and replace them.