Customer Request to Opt Out of Remote-Read or Advanced Meters
To opt out of the PUD’s policy of using remote-read or advanced meters, the customer will pay the monthly difference in cost for the PUD to operate and maintain a meter without transmitting capability (PUD-read opt-out fee). The meter used for a customer who opts out will be a digital meter without the remote-read component. The opt-out fee will be charged on the billing statement following the processing of your request.
For opt-out customers with multiple electric meters, or with both a PUD electric and water meter, the opt-out fee shall be assessed per service address, provided that the same account holder is named on all accounts. All opt-out fee(s) will be billed per the current Schedule of Deposits and Charges. If at any time an opt-out customer disconnects their account or falls within any of the below exceptions, the PUD will return the service to an advanced meter. The opt-out program shall be available to all customers except for the following:
- Customers who participate in services or optional rates that require advanced metering (e.g. Net Metering and Pre-Pay);
- Customers who are found to tamper with the meter or cut the meter seal;
- Customers who have poly-phase service, CT meter or larger than 400 amp service;
- Any occurrence of disconnect for non-payment will result in immediate cancellation of this agreement and meter will be changed out;
- Locations enrolled in the Continuous Service program for landlords. Continuous service allows an account owned by a tenant to revert back into the landlord’s name in the event of a vacancy;
- Customers who violate the Facilities Access Policy.