Our meter readers' compensation is tied to the accuracy of their readings. Last billed read type Describes what type of meter reading we used to bill you. There may have been a meter reading since, but it has not been used for billing yet. If we can't read your meter, we leave a card at your door. The card explains how to read your meter and mail or phone your reading to us.
State regulations allow customers to read their own meters up to six months in a row.
Then MGE must do a reading. If you do not mail or call a meter reading to MGE, we estimate your energy use based on your past energy consumption and weather information. State regulations require us to read your meter after three months of estimates. An MGE employee reads your meter. More than 5,000 customers entrust MGE with a key to their homes and businesses.