> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://documentation.kodelabs.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Manual entry > Create manual meters and enter utility or waste readings when automated data sources are not available in EnerG Manual entry covers meters that lack [Arcadia](/products/energ/data-sources/arcadia) feeds or [CSV](/products/energ/data-sources/csv-uploads) history. Add the data source at the portfolio level, then open **Manual Entry** from [Building data sources](/products/energ/buildings/data-sources) to create meters and enter readings for one building. ## Add the manual entry data source (portfolio) In the portfolio left sidebar, click **Data Sources**. Click **+ Add Data Source**. Select **Manual Entry** from the **API** dropdown, complete the required fields, then save. The **Manual Entry** source appears in **All Data Sources** after creation. ## Open Manual Entry from the building view From [Portfolio Home](/products/energ/analytics/benchmarking), open a building in the building view. Expand **Data Sources** in the left sidebar. Under **All Data Sources**, click **Manual Entry**. The **Manual Entry** page shows **PRIVATE** visibility and a **Meters** tab. Use it for waste streams, pilot meters, or any commodity you enter by hand. ## Meters tab The **Meters** tab lists every manual meter linked to the building. Manual Entry page for One Financial Plaza with Meters tab Search Meters Create Meter and Assign Meters buttons and table showing Plastic and Cardboard waste meters with Service Type Disposed Plastics and Composted Cardboard lbm unit and Active status

Manual Entry page for One Financial Plaza with Meters tab Search Meters Create Meter and Assign Meters buttons and table showing Plastic and Cardboard waste meters with Service Type Disposed Plastics and Composted Cardboard lbm unit and Active status

The table shows each meter's level, service type, unit, and status. For column definitions, see [Meter table columns](/products/energ/reference/data-and-meter-fields#meter-columns). | Control | Purpose | | ------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------ | | **Search Meters** | Filter the table by meter number or name | | **+ Create Meter** | Open the **Create Meter** panel for a new manual meter | | **Assign Meters** | Link existing manual meters from the portfolio library | ## Create a manual meter Click **+ Create Meter** to open the **Create Meter** panel. Create Meter side panel with Meter Number Meter Name Service Type Currency Date Became Active Date Became Inactive Scope dropdowns and Cancel Submit buttons

Create Meter side panel with Meter Number Meter Name Service Type Currency Date Became Active Date Became Inactive Scope dropdowns and Cancel Submit buttons

Click **+ Create Meter** on the **Meters** tab. Provide **Meter Number**, **Meter Name**, **Service Type**, and **Currency**. Set **Date Became Active** and **Date Became Inactive** when needed. Choose **Scope**. Click **Submit**. The meter appears in the table and on [Building meters](/products/energ/buildings/meters). ## Assign meters to the building Click **Assign Meters** to link manual meters that already exist in the portfolio but are not yet tied to this building. Add existing Meters modal with Search Meters empty table and pagination 0 of 0 with Cancel and Submit buttons

Add existing Meters modal with Search Meters empty table and pagination 0 of 0 with Cancel and Submit buttons

Search the list, select checkboxes for meters to add, then click **Submit**. When no meters appear, create them with **+ Create Meter** first or confirm they exist under another building's assignment. ## Unlink meters from the building Remove manual meters from the building without deleting historical reads from the portfolio. Unlink Meters from Building modal with meter table showing DTE Energy meters with Electric Natural Gas and Lighting service types addresses and checkboxes with Cancel and Unlink buttons

Unlink Meters from Building modal with meter table showing DTE Energy meters with Electric Natural Gas and Lighting service types addresses and checkboxes with Cancel and Unlink buttons

Select meters in the table, then click **Unlink**. This workflow matches [Unassign meters](/products/energ/buildings/meters#unassign-meters-from-the-building) on the **Meters** page for utility-backed meters. ## Add meter readings After you create a meter, open it from [Building meters](/products/energ/buildings/meters) to enter billing data. Click the meter number in the **Meters** tab or open it from **Building meters**. Click **+ Add Meter Data**. The side panel opens with entry fields. Add Meter Data side panel with Usage Cost Start Date End Date Deregulation Status Estimated and Upload Files fields

Add Meter Data side panel with Usage Cost Start Date End Date Deregulation Status Estimated and Upload Files fields

Provide **Usage**, **Cost**, **Start Date**, and **End Date**. Toggle **Estimated** when the read is not from a final bill. Upload a supporting file when available, then click **Submit**. See [Building meters](/products/energ/buildings/meters#add-new-billing-data) for bulk import, edit workflows, and data table tabs. ## Bulk import via Excel For large volumes of readings, download the Excel template from the meter detail view, fill rows, and import the file. Resolve validation errors before you finalize the import. ## Next steps Return to the building data sources overview. Review all meters assigned to the building, including manual meters. Replace manual workflows with automated utility statements when accounts are available. Load spreadsheet history that is not tied to a specific manual meter. Understand how manual reads feed EnerG analytics.