Meter information

A smart meter measures the amount of electricity consumed at a home or business. Smart meters provide faster notification when power is out. They also allow you to see your usage on an hourly basis and better understand how you use electricity.

WH is installing Eaton Cooper Power series meters. Documentation about the meter is available upon request and on our website at whe.org.

WH is upgrading you and your neighbor’s electric meter(s) to better serve you with the latest technology. These meters track energy use and communicate the data back to WH. Newer features will include faster data, better outage detection and the ability for you to view hourly energy use data on MyMeter.

The smart meter will allow you to see additional information about how you use electricity. You will have the opportunity to see your usage by the hour through our portal called MyMeter.

No, the smart meter has no impact on the cost you pay for electricity. Your cost per kWh is not changing due to this upgrade.

No. Energy use data is securely transferred electronically from the smart meter. Information from our meters is used only for those purposed directly related to providing you with electricity.

Yes, smart meters are safe. They communicate via radio frequency (RF) that emit the same type of low-energy waves used in other common services from Wi-Fi to Bluetooth.

Learn more about smart meters from the Smart Energy Consumer Collaborative.

• Edison Electric Institute, Smart meters and your health
• Smart Energy Consumer Collaborative, Myths vs. Facts: The truth about smart meters fact sheet
• California Council on Science and Technology, Health impacts of RF exposure from smart meters
• FCC Office of Engineering and Technology, Radio Frequency safety frequently asked questions.