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Gas Meter Upgrade Program
Did you get an email or letter from us about upgrading your natural gas meter soon? This page will explain the program, answer your questions and outline ways to make the upgrade go smoothly.
Making Sure Natural Gas Meters are Safe and Accurate
This annual program is our way of making sure our natural gas meters are safe and accurate. We test the integrity and accuracy of each meter exchanged, and can make those results available.
About the Upgrade Program
An Ongoing Program
To ensure safety and accuracy we exchange and test a percentage of our natural gas meters every year.
Flexible Scheduling
We will schedule your replacement, or you can call to schedule it. Use the chart below to find the number for your area.
Quick and Easy
We do our best to make the upgrade as quick as possible to minimize inconvenience.Before Your Upgrade
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We will reach out to you in a letter or by email to let you know we are upgrading the meters in your area.
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You will receive a call from us within a week of your scheduled replacement date - as long as we have your telephone number.
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If you would prefer to schedule this upgrade at a convenient time, please give us a call. Use the chart below to find the phone number for your area.
On the Day of Your Upgrade
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We will come to your door and let you know we are going to begin the meter upgrade.
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When the upgrade is safely completed we will turn your gas back on and relight the pilot lights of your gas appliances.
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Due to safety reasons we will only be able to reconnect your service if an adult 18 years or older is home.
What if You're Not at Home?
We’ll Tag Your Door
We will leave a tag on your door requesting that you call 888-450-9054 to schedule a meter turn on and relight.
Turning Gas Back On
It could take up to 24 hours to turn on your service and relight your appliances, depending on weather and other circumstances.An Adult Must Be Home
An adult 18 years or older will need to be home so we can reconnect your service and relight your pilots.Frequently Asked Questions
The exchange process takes approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour. We will turn off your gas, remove the meter, install the new meter, and we will come inside the home to light any pilots and check for leaks.
This is a program that Consumers Energy performs every spring/summer/fall pursuant to Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) requirements to exchange “older” gas meters so they can be tested for accuracy.
Yes, it will be the same kind of meter, but because it is newer, it will likely be a bit smaller.
Most people like to be home so their pilot lights can be re-lit, but it is not necessary. If you cannot be home we will put a green tag on your door to let you know your gas is turned off. This tag will include the phone number to call for us to return to turn your gas back on. We do ask someone to be in the home who is 18 years old or older when we turn the gas back on; we will not enter the home if only minor children are present.
All of our employees are required to wear an ID Badge and will drive a Company van with the Consumers Energy Logo on the side of it. Please before allowing anyone in your home; ask to see their ID badge. Your safety is important to us. If you are still uncomfortable, please call our office at 1-800-477-5050 and ask if this person is indeed an employee of Consumers Energy.
We ask that you keep the area around the meter free from debris and/or foliage. If you have a pet, please secure them in another room.
This is a new technology upgrade that uses a radio signal to read the meter. This allows us to read your meter in a timely manner from the street using an electronic wand, without stepping onto your property.
Contact Number by Area
Have Questions?
Give Us a Call.
Use the Chart Below to Find the Correct Number.
NOTE: Please call if you are unable to have your natural gas temporarily disconnected, or if you know a neighbor who is unable to get notification of this service.