Why is COBB EMC choosing to implement smart meters now?
Smart metering is a proven technology that is increasingly being adopted by utilities for the many benefits it can deliver. The sooner the meters are installed, the sooner we can introduce these benefits to our members and begin capturing savings. Below are some benefits to our members. • Automated meter reading will enable us to keep your electric bill as competitive as possible through cost savings, as well as increasing the reliability of your electric service. • It eliminates the need for utility personnel to physically visit your home and property to read your meter monthly. • It increases billing accuracy by reducing the potential for human error in reading, recording and entering your meter reading into the billing system. • It also eliminates the need for estimating your bill during months that your meter may have been inaccessible. • It informs Cobb EMC of a power outage at your home, helping us to get your power back on more quickly in case of outage and eventually eliminatin
