Some meters are digital and reading them is simple. All you do is look at the numbers on the face and note the KWH reading. Others meters operate using gears to turn dials. These take a little more thought to read correctly.
Now, if you read this meter at the same time tomorrow, subtract today’s “reading” from tomorrow’s “reading” to determine the number of kilowatt-hours used in one day.
To calculate the cost of the energy use, multiply the number of kilowatt-hours by the cost per kilowatt-hour charged by your energy supplier.
Reading your meter will help you become more aware of overall energy consumption, and being aware is the first step to making wise decisions.