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 (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 begin being charged on the billing statement following the processing of your request.
Multiple meters at the same address with the same account holder name will only be assessed one fee. Some types of accounts are ineligible for the opt-out program. These include:
- Customers who participate in services or optional rates that require advanced metering (e.g. Net Metering and Pre-Pay);
- Customers who have tampered with the meter or cut the meter seal;
- Customers who have poly-phase service or are served by a demand meter;
- Customers disconnected for nonpayment;
- Customers/Accounts 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 1201 - Facilities Access Policy.