WCEC NON-STANDARD METER ORDER FORM
At WCEC, we have adopted a new digital metering standard that will offer consumers and
the cooperative many advantages. But, we also support our member’s rights. Those that
choose to may elect to have an older technology non-communicating meter installed at
their point of service.
There is an added cost to the cooperative to maintain these non-standard meters. A
WCEC employee will be required to physically travel to the meter location and manually
read the meter. Also, WCEC will need to perform extra non-standard record keeping.
Therefore, those that choose that type of service must pay a fee to help defray that cost.
Effective June 1 of 2016, the following fees will charged to members that select, via the
official non-standard meter order form, the alternate meter provided by WCEC.
The rates will be as follows:
Enrollment Fee
$120.00
(1X $120.00 charge)
Monthly Fee
$25.00
(Monthly meter reading & maintenance)
Digital Meter VS Non-Standard Features
Feature
Digital
Non-standard
Remote Connect
YES
NO
Remote Disconnect
YES
NO
Future real-time access to usage data via internet
YES
NO
Setup Charge
$0.00
$120.00
Monthly Administration Fee
$0.00
$25.00
NO
YES
Monthly WCEC site visits to read meter
WCEC NON-STANDARD METER ORDER FORM
Terms & Conditions - Wood County Electric Cooperative’s (WCEC) agrees to provide a
non-standard non-communicating meter for the service at the member address listed on
this contract. By entering into this agreement, the member agrees to pay a 1X $120.00
installation fee per meter, as well as a $25.00 monthly fee per meter for this special
service, which will require a WCEC meter reader to visit the location monthly, as well as
non-standard record-keeping and maintenance by WCEC. By signing this contract the
member agrees to provide unencumbered access to WCEC’s meter. This contract is not a
purchase agreement and WCEC retains sole ownership of all metering equipment. All
standard tariff and membership terms remain. By signing this agreement, the member
also acknowledges the limitations of a non-standard meter:
1. In the event of a service interruption or outage, you could experience longer restoration
times.
2. A non-standard meter will not be installed until the $120.00 nonrefundable fee is paid.
3. The meter will be installed within 5 days of payment (subject to commercial availability).
4. Members will not be notified in advance of the installation day, but once on site an
attempt will be made to notify the member before power is shut off for the non-standard
meter is installed.
5. Members with non-standard meters can, at any time, elect to request the new standard
digital meter. Any fees incurred prior for the non-standard service will not be refunded
but the recurring monthly fee of $25.00 will be discontinued.
6. If the member elects to return to a standard meter, there will be a one-time $25.00
charge to swap out the meter.
Required Information (Please Print or Type)
Member Name:
Member Account #:
Service Address:
Mailing Address:
Daytime Phone No.:
No. of Meters
Meter
Installation Fees:
Total Due:
@120.00 per
meter
Member Signature:
To process via mail, send completed from with $120.00 non-refundable
payment, per meter, to: Wood County Electric Cooperative
Attn: Metering Department
PO BOX 1827, Quitman, TX 75783
At all times, WCEC reserves the right to inspect the Member’s property and the equipment
associated with this service.