An electrical service meter designed to deliver a predetermined amount of energy. A prepayment meter could be configured to allow only a given level of current regardless of how much total energy is consumed (e.g. it may not allow sufficient current to operate an electric stove or furnace), or it could be set up to stop supplying energy once the prepaid amount has been used up. Prepayment meters are most commonly used to serve customers of limited means or to provide energy to temporary customers such as travelling events (tent ministries, carnivals, etc.).

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