Hello –

Trying to get some idea what folks are doing when needing convert to multiple meters for splitting up the service within a residence with two accessory apartments. (The size of service drop and size of each circuit.)
I have a 200-amp panel already purchased for the main floor of the house. I’m thinking 125-amp each would suffice in the lower units.
Power company is suggesting going ahead and rate the service entrances to 200-amps and making the drop capable of handling three 200-amp panels while I’m going through the trouble anyway.

Additional info;
Square D engineer is saying their three meter packs (with main disconnects) is not UL listed for switching the house to only one meter and be able to supply power to the other two meters that are disconnected.
I would like this flexibility without having to replace the panel.
The other option is combination meter main & service entrance devices, which is a single meter with multiple main disconnects.
Obviously I would like to be able to have separate meters.
I’m also trying to keep everything on one panel due to wall space limitations.

Thanks for any similar experiences you can share,

Alan