Customize Your Experience with RMEMA Meter School
With five unique tracks and a flexible agenda, you can tailor your week to match your skill level, goals, and interests. Whether you’re just getting started or ready for advanced, hands-on training, RMEMA gives you the tools, knowledge, and connections to make it your own.
Our tracks are built by industry professionals who work with this equipment every day, so the training is rooted in real-world experience, not outdated theory. With multiple paths to choose from and content that’s updated annually, you can customize your learning to match your current skills, career goals, and the challenges you face on the job. It’s training designed for where you are now and where you want to go next.
Training That Evolves With the Industry
Every year, we review and refine our tracks and agenda to keep your training as relevant and up-to-date as possible. Our instructors bring fresh, real-world experience from the field, and we adjust course content to reflect the latest technologies, industry standards, and challenges you face on the job.
That means when you attend RMEMA Meter School, you’re not learning last year’s material, you’re gaining skills and insights that apply to the work you’re doing right now.
BASIC TRACK
Who It’s For:
Meter readers, apprentices, field/customer service reps, linemen, and anyone with little to no metering experience (less than one year).
What We Cover:
Get a full introduction to the metering industry, building the confidence and knowledge needed to work with essential equipment and concepts. You’ll leave with a solid understanding of how the industry works and the tools you’ll use daily.
Topics:
Basic meter definitions, principles of electricity, evolution of metering, instrument transformers, meter reading technologies, power diversion, safety, service problems, socket connection, and mathematics verification
INTERMEDIATE TRACK
Who It’s For:
Graduates of the Basic Track or those with at least two years of metering experience whose work includes installation responsibilities.
What We Cover:
Move beyond single-phase to master polyphase circuitry and CT/VTs, while deepening your knowledge of installation requirements and field practices. This track strengthens your technical foundation for more complex metering work.
Topics:
Demand metering, electrical codes, evolution of field testing, field certification, instrument transformers, installation and load verification, integrated communications, load profile metering, meter forms, and revenue metering sites.
ADVANCED TRACK
Who It’s For:
Graduates of the Basic and Intermediate Tracks, experienced metering professionals, or those in management roles.
What We Cover:
Focus on advanced installation applications, metering theory, harmonics, and electronics. This track also serves as preparation for the Meter School Exam and Hands-On Track.
Topics:
Advanced metering math and solutions, advanced meter reading, electricity reference standards, field problem solving, KE values, net metering accuracy, power quality, and metering technologies software.
RMEMA Meter School Proficiency Exam
The RMEMA Meter School Proficiency Exam is designed for individuals who have completed and mastered the content in the Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced Tracks. This open-book exam tests your understanding of the full curriculum, with the Electric Meterman’s Handbook recommended as a key resource.
We strongly suggest completing one track per year in order — Basic, Intermediate, then Advanced — before attempting the exam. Each track builds on the previous year’s material, and all exam questions are drawn from concepts taught across all three.
What to Bring:
A calculator
Resource materials such as past course notes, the Handbook for Electricity Metering, Ugly’s Reference Book, and the All in One Book
Scoring & Certification:
You’ll receive your Pass/Not Pass results by email. A score of 70% or higher earns you a Certification of Completion from RMEMA Meter School.
HANDS-ON TRACK
Who It’s For:
Meter personnel proficient in — or who have completed — the Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced Tracks.
What We Cover:
Wire, test, and troubleshoot real 1-phase and 3-phase meters in self-contained and instrument transformer installations. Work with harmonic analyzers, digital recorders, and metering data systems in a fully interactive environment. Limited class sizes ensure personal instruction.
Topics:
All forms metering, AMI methods, cogeneration and private generation panel, harmonics, load and wiring verification, pulse values, CSU solar panel tour, troubleshooting, and meter data management applications.
GETTING STARTED IN METERING
Who It’s For:
Office, clerical, and customer service staff who work with or answer questions about metering.
What We Cover:
A one-day course that builds foundational knowledge of metering’s role in the electric industry and prepares you to answer common customer questions.
Topics:
Metering then and now, industry terminology, rates, safety, related equipment, and the most commonly asked customer questions.
Plan Your Visit
Fort Collins offers the perfect blend of outdoor adventure, craft culture, and small-city charm. Start your day hiking at Horsetooth Reservoir, explore award-winning breweries like New Belgium and Odell in the afternoon, and end the evening with live music in Old Town. With over 20 craft breweries, 285 miles of bike trails, and endless opportunities for fishing, hiking, and exploring the Cache la Poudre River, Fort Collins delivers big experiences with the laid-back feel of a Colorado mountain town.
Hit the Slopes
Spend a day carving fresh powder at Eldora Mountain Resort, just over an hour from Fort Collins. Whether you’re into skiing or snowboarding, the runs range from beginner-friendly to challenging. Perfect for adding a little adrenaline to your trip.
Rocky Mountain National Park
Less than an hour away, the park offers breathtaking views, wildlife sightings, and trails for every skill level. In winter, you can snowshoe or simply enjoy the scenic drives. It’s the kind of beauty that makes you glad you stayed the extra days.
Local Events & Live Music
Fort Collins has a vibrant calendar year-round, from farmers’ markets and art walks to concerts at intimate venues and open-air festivals. You might catch a Friday night music series, seasonal celebration, or cultural event. It’s an easy way to experience the community’s welcoming, creative spirit.
Book Your Hotel
We’ve reserved a special hotel block for Meter School attendees at the Hilton Fort Collins, just minutes from the Colorado State University campus.
Rate: $144 per night
Reservation Deadline: February 25, 2026
Be sure to book early to secure the discounted rate and stay close to all the Meter School activities.
Explore the Area
From biking along scenic trails to sipping craft beer downtown, Fort Collins makes it easy to pack adventure and relaxation into the same day. Explore Horsetooth Reservoir, catch live music in Old Town, or tour one of the 20+ breweries that give the city its title as Colorado’s craft beer capital. Whatever your pace, Fort Collins offers something unforgettable.
Come to Fort Collins Monday through Thursday for hands-on training you can’t get anywhere else. Then stick around for the weekend to explore the city’s breweries, restaurants, shops, and endless mountain views. Learn during the week, unwind in the Rockies. It’s the best of both worlds.
