Electricity Meters - Introduction

electricity meterThe use and performance of Electricity Meters is governed by Schedule 7 of the Electricity Act, 1989 and supporting legislation in the form of Statutory Instruments. The key documents are:

  • The Meters (Approval of Pattern or Construction and Manner of Installation) Regulations 1998, SI 1565
  • The Meters (Certification) Regulations 1998, SI 1566
  • The Electricity (Approval of Pattern or Construction and Installation and Certification) (Amendment) Regulations 2002, SI 3129
  • The Measuring Instruments (EC Requirements) (Electrical Energy Meters) Regulations 1995, SI 2607
  • The Measuring Instruments (EC Requirements) (Electrical Energy Meters) (Amendment) Regulations 2002, SI 3082
  • The Measuring Instruments (Active Electrical Energy Meters) Regulations 2006, SI 1679 

Approval of Meter Types

Certification and Sealing

Schedule 4 - Updated 23rd August 2010

MID Approved Electricity Meters

Meter Accuracy and Billing Disputes

NMO recertification letter April 2010