ABB Type AB1 Meters for Net Metering [RE-wrenches]

[John Raynes]

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Thanks to all who responded to my general questions a few weeks back on net 
metering policies.   I'm now looking for some more specific input on the 
meters themselves, similar to what Bob Maynard was doing for disco switches:

Do any of you know of utilities using electromechanical, Type AB1, Form 2S, 
kWh meters in grid tied installations?  Note: ABB sold their meter division 
(at least the electromechanical portion) to Elster Electricity LLC a few 
years ago, but I believe they're still the same meters.  These are the 
meters used pretty extensively by our rural co-op.

I tried to get some applications help from Elster but to no avail.  I'm 
looking for evidence that these meters are being used successfully by some 
other utilities, running bi-directionally and adequately measuring net 
totals.  Our co-op wants to charge $600-$700 for a Landis+Gyr four-quadrant 
electronic meter, and I'm going to try to talk them out of it, if I can 
show some evidence that the Type AB1's are working fine elsewhere.

Any input you know of regarding these meters and their uses will be very 
helpful,

John Raynes
RE Solar
Torrey UT
www.re-solar.com

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