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When should I request a revised quote after discovering that my electricity bill includes a second meter?
Answer
Request a revised quote before signing or authorizing work, because a second meter can change system sizing, electrical design, monitoring, allocation, and expected financial results. Provide bills and account details for both meters so the installer can state which loads the proposal covers.
Key points
- Confirm whether both meters serve the same property, owner, and intended solar loads.
- Ask whether the system connects to one meter, both meters, or shared equipment.
- Compare separate and combined designs where permitted and technically practical.
- Require production, bill-savings, and responsibility assumptions to be updated.
What it depends on
- Purpose and ownership of each meter
- Electrical connection between the meters
- Utility metering and interconnection rules
- Load profiles and intended allocation of solar energy
Risks and trade-offs
- Using only one bill can undersize or misdirect the system.
- A combined design may add complexity or require approvals not reflected in the original quote.
- Savings estimates may be overstated if they assume benefits transfer between meters.
Information you may need
- Recent bills for both meters
- Meter numbers and account ownership
- Electrical diagram or service information
- Original quote and intended solar allocation
Your next step
What to do next
Send both bills to the installer and request a revised, itemized quote with a diagram showing the connection and the loads served by the system.
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