The advanced meters record customer energy usage data just like your old meter but the readings are sent to the PUD via radio frequency (RF) waves, similar to communication by cell phones and wi-fi but at a significantly lower energy level. Unlike our existing one-way remote-read meters, advanced meters transmit both ways which provides for significant benefits such as those listed below. In some regions of the county with challenging terrain, the information will be sent over the power lines. Over time, this will reduce the need for meter readers to physically go out into the field to conduct meter readings, for linemen to respond to trouble calls, and will reduce costs.
