BGE BGE Metering & Billing Systems

Question 1

What type of meter does BGE primarily use for its Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) program?

Accepted Answer

Smart digital two-way communication meter

Answer

Electromechanical disk meter

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Analog dial meter

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Pulse counting meter

Question 2

What is the standard billing cycle length for most BGE residential customers?

Accepted Answer

30 days

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7 days

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14 days

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60 days

Question 3

Which unit is used to measure residential electric energy consumption on a BGE bill?

Accepted Answer

Kilowatt-hour (kWh)

Answer

Volt

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Ampere

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Watt

Question 4

What does the demand charge on a BGE commercial electric bill represent?

Accepted Answer

The peak power draw in kilowatts recorded during a set interval

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Total energy consumed during the billing period

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The cost of connecting service to the property

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Monthly fixed meter rental fee

Question 5

What does a BGE meter seal indicate when found intact on an installed meter?

Accepted Answer

The meter has not been tampered with since it was last sealed by a BGE technician

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The meter has been upgraded to AMI

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The meter has passed its last scheduled inspection

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The meter is rated for outdoor installation

Question 6

What communication technology do BGE smart meters typically use to transmit usage data back to BGE?

Accepted Answer

Radio frequency (RF) mesh network

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Bluetooth

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Wi-Fi 802.11n

Answer

Fiber optic cable