Construction power meter reading not recorded. Is the incorrect billing correct?

It also depends heavily on local customs. With us, the [vnb] installs a new meter at each module connection, and before the electrician takes down the box, the meter is removed again. On the paper, the meter reading is then also recorded.

In fact, the electrician is not allowed to take the box before the meter is removed. In that case, it would also be theft of the meter.

I would first ask the [vnb] about who exactly owns the meter.

I would talk to the person who had the meter after you ... maybe they have the meter reading from the start of construction and they should just pay the money to you instead of to the provider and that’s that