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ComEd’s Advanced Metering Infrastructure Pilot
Help shape the future
States and utilities throughout the country are testing new “smart” electric meters and other technologies as part of the journey to a Smart Grid electric delivery system. The deployment of smart meters in our community will enable residents to access electricity usage information through the Internet, which will help residents monitor their electricity use and manage their bill.
Our community is participating in one of the first deployments of smart meter technology in Illinois. Following approval by the Illinois Commerce Commission in October 2009, ComEd is now exchanging old meters with advanced smart meters. What makes these meters “smart” is that unlike your current meter that is read once a month, these next generation meters report hourly electricity usage via secure two-way communication on a daily basis. These meters are part of a pilot program to determine the practical benefits to installing smart meters throughout ComEd’s service territory as a building block to a Smart Grid system that will enhance reliability, reduce cost and carbon emissions. ComEd also will ask a select group of customers to test additional features including alternative pricing plans for electricity, in-home energy displays and other energy management tools.
ComEd customers will receive a letter and fact sheet three weeks prior to meter installation and also a reminder phone call one week before installation. If the electric meter is outdoors, residents do not need to be present for the meter exchange. If the meter is inaccessible, after two attempts ComEd will contact the resident to schedule an appointment.
We value your participation as we take the initial steps to modernizing the electric system to further solidify Illinois as an attractive business location and a place where people want to work, live and raise their families. To learn more, please visit comed.com/smartmeter |
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