Guthrie County REC will be installing new, automated meters over the next three months to increase the efficiency and reliability of our electric system. Improving the efficiency of both operations and electricity delivery helps us keep costs down for members.

The biggest change? With the new automated meters, Guthrie County REC will be able to read meters remotely from the co-op’s office. Remote meter reading will save us time, labor and money.

Members’ kilowatt hour rates will not change. Your first bill following the installation will show two readings: one from the old meter and one from the new meter.

In addition to reducing operational costs, the new meters, which can receive and send information to computers at the cooperative office, will help improve the reliability of our system. The new technology allows us to detect problems more quickly and to locate outages more precisely. In some cases, we will be able to fix the problem before members know their power has been out.

The new technology can help us monitor the electric system in almost real-time. We can use this information to make the process of delivering power much more efficient.

Members can also expect to experience fewer blinks, surges and spikes as a result of the upgrade.

The meters, which provide daily information about power use, will help consumer members understand how and when they are using electricity. Armed with this information, Guthrie County REC customer service representatives will be in a better position to help members address billing inquiries.

Members can find more information about the meters on the Frequently Asked Question page on the cooperative’s website. 

At Guthrie County REC, taking advantage of new technologies is one more way that we are looking out for our members.

Please watch for updates on our website and our Facebook page.