Note: This article refers to digital meters. For other types of gas and electricity meters, such as clock dial meters, take a look at our guide on How to read your gas & electricity meter.
If you live in VIC, you’ll have one of the meters pictured below installed. Have a look to see which one is yours. For NSW, QLD or SA please see our FAQ for Digital Meters.
Type 1
1. Confirm this meter’s serial number is the same as the one on your last invoice, the AGL App or My Account.
Note: The screen above shows ‘03’ in small digits. This means it’s on screen number 3, which displays the total kWh used. Do not include these numbers in your read. Do not press the ‘Boost’ button.
Reading for this digital electricity screen is: 86798
Type 2
Note: If you have more than one register, keep pressing ‘display’ to show the other registers. You can check your last invoice, AGL App or My Account to confirm how many registers you have.
Reading for this digital electricity screen is: 03351
Type 3
Note: If you have more than one register, the screen will automatically scroll. You can check your last invoice, AGL App or My Account to confirm how many registers you have.
Reading for this digital electricity screen is: 0001848
Type 4
1. Confirm this meter’s serial number is the same as the one on your last invoice, the AGL App or My Account.
2. Record your usage for Peak, Off-peak (If applicable) and Solar (If applicable) including all leading zeros.
Note: If you have more than one register, the screen will automatically scroll. You can check your last invoice, AGL App or My Account to confirm how many registers you have.
Reading for this digital electricity screen is: 001202
Type 5
1. Confirm this meter’s serial number is the same as the one on your last invoice, the AGL App or My Account.
2. Record your usage for Peak, Off-peak (If applicable). and Solar (If applicable), including all leading zeros.
Note: If you have more than one register, the screen will automatically scroll. You can check your last invoice, AGL App or My Account to confirm how many registers you have.
Reading for this digital electricity screen is: 002282