Will the meter notify the co-op when the power goes out?

Yes, in most cases. The Advanced Metering Infrastructure or AMI is capable of initiating two-way communication. This means that the meter can report outages and voltage variances, as well as other line conditions, without being prompted by our offices.  This feature will decrease the duration of an outage.  However, CTEC still recommends that you report your own outages by phone for extra insurance that your outage is documented.