Submit a meter read

Get clearer usage updates and bill projections when you submit your own meter read.

Enjoy the control of a self-service meter read

Get a more accurate idea of your energy usage by submitting your basic meter reading using My Account or the AGL app. With this information, you can: 

  • Reduce estimated bills. Send us your meter read up to two days before your next bill date and we'll use this read on your bill. You can also send us your read if you'd like us to adjust an estimated bill.
  • Use data to your advantage. Having access to your energy usage data gives you a granular insight into your costs and usage breakdowns. With this you have more tools to improve your energy usage behaviours and pre-empt surges.
  • Control your budget. Submitting a meter read helps you manage your budget with bill projections, usage updates and costs-to-date.
Want a reminder to read your meter?

By turning notifications on in the AGL app, you'll get a reminder when it's time to read your meter.

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How to submit a meter read

  1. Go to the 'Usage' tab in My Account and select either electricity or gas
  2. Select 'Enter a meter read'
  3. Select whether you're entering an electricity or gas read and check the address
  4. Confirm there is safe and clear access to your meter
  5. Enter your meter read, reading left to right and including all the zeroes before the numbers
  6. Select ‘Next’ to submit your meter read

IMPORTANT: If you enter an incorrect read (for example, if your meter read is too high or too low), you may need to send us a photo for verification. You can do this by messaging our team using My Account or via the AGL app.

  1. Go to the 'Overview' tab in the AGL app and tap either electricity or gas
  2. Tap the arrow on the blue Usage card 
  3. Tap ‘Enter meter read’ in Usage Details screen 
  4. Enter your meter read, reading left to right and including all the zeroes before the numbers
  5. Tap ‘Send this reading’ to submit your meter read 

IMPORTANT: If you enter an incorrect read (for example, if your meter read is too high or too low), you may need to send us a photo for verification. You can do this by messaging our team using My Account or via the AGL app.

Ready to read your meter?

Find out how to locate and read your meter type at Read your own meter.

Helpful information

  • The read was too high or too low compared to the last official read
  • No photo was provided when requested
  • The photo provided wasn’t clear or accurate
  • Our records indicate the meter is faulty, disconnected, or pending replacement

If you think your meter read should have been accepted, get in touch with us.

To access your metering data, complete a Metering Data Request Form.

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