Solar fundamentals
Industry Term

Revenue grade meter (RGM)

A revenue grade meter is a high-accuracy meter used when energy measurements may support billing, incentives, reporting, or compliance.

What does Revenue grade meter (RGM) mean?

A revenue grade meter is a high-accuracy meter used when energy measurements may support billing, incentives, reporting, or compliance.

Why does Revenue grade meter (RGM) matter in a solar project?

This term helps explain how a PV system is designed, installed, monitored, or operated. A clear definition keeps owners, installers, and inspectors speaking the same solar dialect.