I would say yes, but why don't you call them and ask?

They will probably charge you to install the meter and charge you a higher (commercial) rate for the KW you use.

Why would they charge a commercial rate on a residential property? This would simply qualify as a landlord meter IMO.

They will charge you a monthly fee on top of usage, just like any other meter. Usually this is in the $15-$20/month range.

One of the POCO"s in this area would charge the commercial rate for a separately-metered, detached, garage on residential property. Here the minimum per month under such a rate schedule would be about $12.00 per month. Residential minimum would be $8.11 with tax.

That's the MO here: place the meter on a garage, you will get the commercial rate.

Why don't you work out a deal with the tenant - pay him $5 a month for the amount you use? Around here that would more than cover the cost of a few lights and occasional power tool use.

I had this done. I built a garage with a new 100 amp entrance and separate meter because the garage was right next to the power pole. The POCO had a minimum charge of $200 for hookup and I pay a minimum of $9.00 a month on that meter. I don't see anything on my bill about a commercial rate.

It's well worth it for having all the power I want for my tools, heater, etc.