How to Read a ComEd Smart Meter
fact sheet
BENEFITS OF A SMART METER
Because a ComEd smart meter provides you access to more
information about your energy use, you will be able to see
how much energy you use and make simple changes that
can save you money on your energy bill.
With a smart meter installed at your home, you can
create or log into your ComEd online account at
ComEd.com/MyAccount (have your account number
handy) to access daily and hourly usage information to
help guide your energy-saving efforts.
With a smart meter, you can enroll to be alerted by text,
phone or email when your energy use is trending higher
than usual. You can also sign up for weekly reports that
summarize your daily use and provide tips on how to save.
HOW TO READ A METER’S DATA DISPLAYS
A smart meter displays up to six sets of data. Each data set appears on the smart
meter’s LCD display, then starts again at the beginning once it completes a cycle. This
data is used by ComEd for billing and operational purposes.
1 Display Test
The first display will show “888.8.8.8”.
This indicates the LCD display is working properly.
Electricity Inflow
2 This display shows the cumulative amount of electricity
delivered to your home (customer usage), in kilowatt-
hours (kWh), from the time the meter was installed. This
meter reads 298 kWh. Below the reading is an arrow on
the display pointing to the right. This indicates electricity
delivered to your home.
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How to Read a ComEd Smart Meter FACT SHEET
Electricity Outflow
3 The third display for some customers will read
“00000” (see Image A). But if you are a customer
participating in net metering, this display shows you
the cumulative amount of electricity you supply to the
Image A energy grid, in kilowatt-hours (kWh), from the time
the meter was installed.
Image B is a display for a customer participating in net
metering. It reads 107 kWh. Below the reading is an
arrow on the display pointing to the left. This indicates
electricity supplied to the energy grid.
Image B
4 Current Date
The next display shows the current date. The format
is “MMDDYY.”
This meter shows a date of “051616” or May 16, 2016.
5 Current Time WHAT IS NET
This display shows the current time.
The format is a 24-hour clock (i.e.,
METERING?
8:00 a.m. = 08 00 and 3:00 p.m. = 15 00). If you have a private solar
This meter shows 13 45, or 1:45 p.m.
energy system, net metering
allows you to receive credits on
your energy bill when you
Status of Electric Service produce more energy than you
6 The sixth display shows whether your need. When you participate in
electric service and meter are on or off. net metering, you are charged
only for the net amount of
• If the meter display reads energy you use during each
“CLOSEd,” or “SLS,” your power
monthly billing period (i.e., the
is on.
amount of energy delivered to
• If the meter display reads “OPEn,” you minus the excess energy
or “OPN,” your power is you sent to the energy grid).
disconnected. You should contact
ComEd Customer Service at
800-334-7661.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Email
[email protected] Or call 800-825-5436
For more information on how smart meters can help you manage your energy use and save
money on your energy bills, visit ComEd.com/OnlineTools.
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