diff --git a/source/_components/utility_meter.markdown b/source/_components/utility_meter.markdown
index 3e4b5a3b2a3..7deb379101b 100644
--- a/source/_components/utility_meter.markdown
+++ b/source/_components/utility_meter.markdown
@@ -30,6 +30,7 @@ To enable the Utility Meter Sensor in your installation, add the following to yo
 utility_meter:
   energy:
     source: sensor.energy_in_kwh
+    cycle: monthly
 ```
 
 {% configuration %}