How to apply for installing an electricity meter: Hot topics on the Internet in the past 10 days and application guide
Recently, with the popularity of new energy vehicles and the increase in household electricity demand, "how to apply for the installation of an electricity meter" has become a hot topic on social platforms. This article combines the hot topics on the entire network to sort out the entire process and precautions for applying for an electric meter.
1. Hot topics related to electric meters on the Internet in the past 10 days
| Ranking | topic | amount of discussion | Main platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Application for household charging pile meters for new energy vehicles | 285,000 | Weibo/Zhihu |
| 2 | Photovoltaic power generation grid-connected meter installation | 152,000 | Douyin/Bilibili |
| 3 | Disputes over the handling of household electricity meters in rural areas | 98,000 | Kuaishou/Toutiao |
| 4 | Smart meter retrofit complaints | 63,000 | 12345 platform |
2. Guide to the whole process of electricity meter application
1.Prepare materials
| Application type | Necessary materials | special request |
|---|---|---|
| New clothing for residents | ID card, real estate certificate | Renting a property requires a letter of authorization from the landlord |
| Special for charging pile | Proof of car purchase, parking space ownership certificate | Property construction consent form |
| Photovoltaic power generation | Project filing documents, equipment list | Grid-connected technical solutions |
2.Processing channels
• Online processing: State Grid APP/WeChat applet (covering 26 provinces across the country)
• Offline window: local power supply business hall (reservation required in advance)
• Special channels: community agencies (pilot in some cities)
3.Approval time
| Business type | Commitment time limit | Actual average time taken |
|---|---|---|
| New decoration for low voltage residents | 3 working days | 2.5 days |
| High voltage special transformer access | 15 working days | 12 days |
| Photovoltaic grid connection | 7 working days | 5-10 days |
3. Answers to recent hot questions
1.Charging pile meter capacity selection
According to the actual measurement data of netizens: the 7kW meter is suitable for most household cars (average daily charging is 4 hours), and a 6 square millimeter copper core wire is required.
2.Dispute over electric meter installation location
The latest "Power Supply Business Rules" clearly state that centralized meter boxes should be installed in public areas, preferably at a height of 1.6-1.8 meters from the ground.
3.Fee standard
Fee standards will be adjusted in many places in 2023:
| project | Cost range | illustrate |
|---|---|---|
| New clothing for residents | 0-300 yuan | Free labor in some areas |
| Special transformation | 2000-5000 yuan | Includes transformer cost |
| Meter transfer project | 150-800 yuan | Charged by moving distance |
4. Guide to avoid pitfalls
1. Be wary of rumors of "meter acceleration", State Grid has launched online calibration services
2. The local consumption capacity needs to be confirmed in advance before photovoltaic power generation is connected to the grid.
3. Rural areas are recommended to apply intensively during the rural power grid transformation period.
4. Save the electronic version of the "Meter Installation and Power Connection Confirmation Form"
5. Latest policy developments
According to an August document from the National Development and Reform Commission, the following will be implemented in the fourth quarter of 2023:
• Electronic license sharing (reduce paper materials)
• Cross-provincial pilot program
• Charging piles below 160kW are "installed immediately"
It is recommended to check the processing progress in real time through the "Online State Grid" APP. If you encounter problems, you can call the 95598 hotline or complain through the government affairs platform. Data shows that the processing time through online channels is 37% faster than offline, and the satisfaction rate is 22 percentage points higher.
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