October 2007

Automated Meter Reading Begins

Look Ma, no moving parts! Electronic AMR meters like the one on the left are inherently more accurate than older mechanical meters because they have no moving parts to wear out.

Walton EMC’s first step in reading your electric meter automatically begins this month in parts of northern Walton County.

Automated meter reading (AMR) enables us to receive the kilowatt-hour reading from your meter through our power lines. This means meter readers will no longer make the monthly trip to your home or business.

Employees will still check meters periodically for routine maintenance and safety inspections.

Approximately 4,800 customer-owners served by our Campton substation will be the first to get new electronic meters (see the sidebar for more specific locations). At the same time, equipment necessary to receive the reading at our office will be installed and tested.

A familiar Walton EMC contractor, Tru-Check, will be installing the new meters. The installation will require a brief power outage at your home or business.

Besides reduced visits to your property, there are several other advantages to AMR:

• Saves money, labor and fuel.
• Increases the accuracy of your bill.
• Provides daily electricity use data that can help in solving high bills.
• Aids and speeds up power outage assessment.
• Paves the way for future services and enhancements.

More detailed AMR information.

AMR FAQ

First AMR Installations

Customer-owners living on these and adjacent roads will have their old meter replaced with a new electronic model during October or November:

New Hope Church Road, Double Springs Road, Hickory Grove Church Road, Bold Springs Road, Shoal Creek Road, Gratis Road, Mountain Creek Church Road, James Huff Road, Highway 78 east of Monroe, Jim Daws Road, Mount Vernon Road, Snows Mill Road.

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