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Digital meters for Berlin
Since 2017, the conventional meters currently in operation will be replaced by us free of charge with modern metering devices. The replacement of the approx. 2.3 million meters will take place over a period of around 16 years.
The modern metering devices and the intelligent measuring systems will provide more transparency regarding electricity consumption in comparison to the technology used up to now.
Modern metering device
A modern metering device is a digital meter with a multi-line display. This metering device is not connected to a communication unit, meaning that the measured values cannot be read remotely. The modern metering device measures electricity consumption and stores the meter readings each day on a rolling basis for 24 months. The current meter reading can be read via the multi-line display at any time. A personal identification number (PIN) needs to be entered in order to display detailed personal consumption data.
You will recieve a modern metering device if your annual consumption rate is below 6,000 kWh or if you maintain a generation plant with an installed capacity of less than 7 kW.
Intelligent measuring system
An intelligent measuring system is a digital meter or a modern metering device fitted with a communication unit. Consumption data can be read remotely on a regular basis via the communication unit (known as a smart meter gateway). The communication unit transfers the ascertained data to the authorised market participants. Authorised market participants include the meter operator, the distribution and transmission system operator and the electricity supplier. There may also be other authorised parties. Other measuring devices, e.g. gas meters, water and heat meters can also be integrated and read remotely via the communication unit.
You will receive an intelligent measuring system if your annual consumption rate is 6,000 kWh or higher, if you maintain a generation plant with an installed capacity of over 7 kW, or if you have an controllable consumption device as specified in § 14a of the Energy Industry Act (EnWG).
| Modern metering device | Intelligent measuring System | |
|---|---|---|
| Consumption display on device | X | |
| Online visualisation of consumption | X | |
| Remote reading | X | |
| Remote control | X |
Timetable for introduction
The replacement of the conventional meters with modern metering devices (rollout) started in October 2017.
Who will receive the respective technologies?
| Consumption (kWh) | Start rollout given | Technology | Replacement timetable |
|---|---|---|---|
| up to 6,000 | yes | Modern metering device |
within 16 years from October 2017 |
| > 6,000 to 10,000 | yes | Intelligent measuring system |
within 8 years from 2020 |
| > 10,000 to 100,000 | yes | Intelligent measuring system |
within 8 years from 2020 |
| > 100,000 | no | Intelligent measuring system | within 16 years from technical availability |
| Generation (kW) | Start rollout given | Technology | Replacement timetable |
|---|---|---|---|
| > 7 to 100 | no | Intelligent measuring system | within 8 years from technical availability |
| > 100 | no | Intelligent measuring system | within 8 years from technical availability |
| Start rollout given | Technology | Replacement timetable | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interruptible consumption units according to § 14a EnWG | no | Intelligent measuring system | within 8 years from technical availability |
Further information about the new meters
Prices for digital meters
Installation of a digital meter
Choice of energy provider
Billing of meter operation
Data protection and data security
Changing the meter operator
Legal basis – Smart Meters Operation Act
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