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Info grid
The top section displays key meter information at a glance:| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Identifier | The primary meter number or ID |
| Site | The facility where the meter is located |
| Utility type | Electricity, gas, water, etc. |
| Account | The utility account this meter belongs to |
| Status | Current meter status (active, inactive, duplicate) |
Usage history chart
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Related bills
A table of all bills that contain usage data for this meter, sorted by date. Each row shows the bill date, total charges, usage amount, and status. Click any row to open the bill detail page.Linked meters
If this meter has been grouped with other meters (e.g., when a utility provider uses different identifiers for the same physical device), the linked meters section shows all related meters and their identifiers.Actions
| Action | Description |
|---|---|
| Change Site | Reassign this meter to a different site in your portfolio |
| Manage Identifiers | Add, edit, or remove identifier mappings including account IDs, meter IDs, and electric choice IDs |
| Start / Stop Tracking | Enable or disable active monitoring for this meter |
| Mark as Duplicate | Flag this meter as a duplicate of another meter to exclude it from reporting |
| Unmark Duplicate | Remove the duplicate flag and restore this meter to active status |
Managing identifiers
Meters can have multiple identifiers that map to different systems and utility provider formats:| Identifier type | Description |
|---|---|
| Account ID | The utility account number associated with this meter |
| Meter ID | The physical meter number printed on the device |
| Electric Choice ID | The identifier used in deregulated electricity markets for supplier switching |
FAQ
How do I move a meter to a different site?
How do I move a meter to a different site?
Click the Change Site action in the toolbar and select the target site from the dropdown. This reassigns the meter and all its usage data to the new site.
What happens when I mark a meter as duplicate?
What happens when I mark a meter as duplicate?
The meter is excluded from analytics and reporting to prevent double-counting consumption. Its usage data is preserved but attributed to the primary (non-duplicate) meter. You can unmark the duplicate at any time to restore it.
Why does my meter show multiple identifiers?
Why does my meter show multiple identifiers?
Utility providers sometimes use different numbers on the physical meter, the bill, and the online portal. Nectar tracks all known identifiers so it can match incoming data regardless of which identifier the provider uses.
Can I manually add usage data to a meter?
Can I manually add usage data to a meter?
Yes. Navigate to a bill associated with this meter and use the Usage Data tab to add new usage records. You can also create a manual bill from Data Input > Manual entry and link it to this meter.