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

[Bob-O Schultze, Electron Connection]

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Here in OR, the utilities want to put in a two register digital meter 
so they can unbundle the RE generated power. A semi-legal ripoff and 
work around of the net metering law. I just don't understand why 
utilities would risk being seen as slime just for a few pennies. Has 
to do with the monopoly mentality, I suppose.
In any case, they can get a revenue grade, two register digital meter 
pre-programmed for bi-directional reading from General Pacific, Inc 
in Portland, OR for $160.00. It's the Centron 5X1. God knows why they 
need a four-quadrant (whatever that is) meter for $600.00. Contact me 
off list for more details.
Best,Bob-O

>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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