What is the TDSP Meter Surcharge?
The TDSP Meter Surcharge is a monthly fee passed on by your utility company in order to provide electricity customers with new, technologically-advanced electric meters (also called “smart meters”). It is a Public Utility Commission-approved fee that is passed on to you through your retail electric provider. You may also hear this fee referred to as part of the Advanced Meter System Program. Click here to learn more.
The TDSP Meter Surcharge is a monthly fee of $2.21 passed on by your utility company, Oncor, in order to provide electricity customers with new, technologically-advanced electric meters (also called “smart meters”). It is a Public Utility Commission-approved fee that is passed on to you through your retail electric provider. You may also hear this fee referred to as part of the Advanced Meter System Program. 2. Are other retail electric providers charging this fee? Yes. The fee is actually charged by Oncor, but is being passed on to you through the retail electric providers that service the Oncor territory. 3. What is this fee for? The $2.21 monthly charge will go to provide electricity customers with new, technologically advanced electric meters. These new “smart meters” will be able to help you manage your energy use, conserve energy, and save money by providing you detailed information on your energy consumption. The “smart meters” can also help minimize the duration of power outage
