This question with such a heading came to us from the reader Svetlana.
I remind you that this is the 34th publication in the Q&A series. You can familiarize yourself with some of the past parts by clicking on the links after this publication.
The text of the question itself was as follows:
Is it possible to have a working meter, which ends in the 3rd quarter of 2027, which independently transferred testimony, without our consent and signing documents, switch to a new one, which was installed on pillar? Technological connection is located on the pillar of the neighboring site in the property, and works in the security zone were carried out without the written consent of the network organization, thereby violating the government decree from 24.02.2009. Answer from ROSSETI VOLGA.
I considered the issue and advised Svetlana within the framework of my knowledge and qualifications as follows:
If I understand you correctly, the energy supplying organization makes payments for the electricity used with you through a meter connected to the ASKUE system. You, for your part, want to independently switch to a new electricity meter that is installed contrary to the requirements of regulatory documents and is not accepted by the electricity supplier on the account, as a point accounting.
No, in such a situation you do not have the right to independently change the metering unit without obtaining permission from the electricity supplier.
Such work should be carried out only with written permission in the presence of authorized representatives of the power supply organization. If you agree to transfer power from one electricity meter to another, you will be given a new contract with the introduction of a new electricity metering unit. The meter itself must be sealed with the indication of the seal number.
The fact that the current metering device transmits data on the electricity used without your consent is the norm of modern electricity metering systems. If for any reason you do not agree with the readings of this electricity meter, then you should contact your supplier with a corresponding statement and a requirement to check the device, install control electricity meter, etc. But at no time do not transfer power to another electric meter on your own, for this you can be fined and disconnected from the distribution electric networks.
P.S. Link to some past parts - Part 33, Part 32, Part 31, Part 30, Part 29, Part 28.