Restoring power after a utility-initiated smart meter disconnect, such as after resolving a payment issue, begins with the utility sending a remote signal to the meter. This signal places the meter's internal switch into an “armed” or “standby” state, making it ready to. While the sudden loss of power during an outage is disruptive, most older analog meters and basic digital models are designed to automatically resume recording the moment power returns to the grid. This could be due to non-payment of bills, safety reasons or system upgrades. It's important to understand the regulations around electricity disconnection so you know how to turn the power back on. The first few seconds are full of panic and a certain amount of.