How does Midstate read their meters?
Midstate currently is using two methods of acquiring meter readings. We currently use a contract meter reading service whose meter readers do the majority of the meter reading in our more populated areas. In our more remote areas, we have implemented a program using a device called the “Turtle Meter”, a remote meter reading system. The “Turtles”, as they are referred to, provide meter readings via signals sent over our power lines that are downloaded to our computer system and processed for billing. By implementing this program, Midstate has been able to reduce the amount of time required and the costs associated with reading the electric meters in our more remote areas.
