Nonstandard meter alternative (Iowa)
Residential customers who do not have a distributed generation (DG) system
Residential electric customers have three nonstandard meter options:
- A smart meter set in opt-out mode. This will send one meter reading per month to ensure accurate billing. Monthly fee: none.
- A non-transmitting digital meter. Monthly fee: $4.06.
- Customers who selected a non-transmitting meter may keep their current analog meter. Monthly fee $4.06. If it fails or falls into a failed lot of meters, we will install a non-transmitting digital meter that is not a smart meter.
If you choose a non-transmitting digital meter or keep an existing analog meter, you will receive two meter readings per year and estimated bills the other 10 months of the year.
Residential gas customers have one nonstandard meter option:
You can choose a gas meter without a smart module. You will receive two meter readings per year and estimated bills the other 10 months of the year. Monthly fee: $2.80.
To be eligible, you must be a residential electric or residential natural gas customer who has only one electric meter and/or one natural gas meter. You must not be enrolled in any of the following electric pricing programs:
- Time of Day
- Net Metering Pilot – Renewable Energy Facilities
- Cogeneration
- Small Power Production
- Alternative Energy
- Small Hydro Production
The customer of record who is responsible for payment at the home or premises where the meter is located must request the nonstandard meter.
Call us at 1-800-ALLIANT (800-255-4268) or email us through My Account.
Advanced Meter Infrastructure Community Opt-Out (AMICOO)
AMICOO is a tariff (for electric and gas) that allows a Requesting Community that meets the requirements of the tariff to elect non-standard meters for residential customers within the identified community.
Customers within the community must meet the requirements identified in the individual opt-out meter alternatives outlined on this page. Either the Requesting Community or the eligible individual members of the community are responsible for all related fees.
First, complete the application form..pdf
Once completed, return the form and any required documents to the email address referenced in the form instructions.
Questions? Call 1-800-ALLIANT (800-255-4268).
Residential customers who have a distributed generation (DG) system
As a Residential Interconnection Customer under the Net Metering Pilot rate or your current rate, you may choose from the following options for a nonstandard meter alternative:
- A smart meter and your DG facility are connected to our distribution system. You maintain service under the Net Metering Pilot rate or your current rate, with no other changes.
- A smart meter and your DG facility are connected to our distribution system. You maintain service under the Net Metering Pilot rate or your current rate. The smart meter is relocated to another suitable location on the premise at your expense.
You are not able to keep or install solar without a smart meter. Your solar will need to be disconnected or dismantled if you choose a nonstandard meter.
Yes. A smart meter is required for inflow/outflow DG billing.
More information about this tariff can be found here.