We don't generally bond to the "meter pan". The neutral is automatically bonded to the meter enclosure via the neutral lug. In those instances where the meter enclosure also contains the main disconnect, then we will terminate the GEC on the lug provided for that purpose in the side of the enclosure where the main disconnect is located.
The code does allow for the bonding of the GEC at any point from the weatherhead up to the enclosure containing the main disconnect. So the NEC does allow bonding the meter enclosure, but most utilities will not allow this practice, as it is poor practice to allow non-utility employees to cut the seals and remove the meter to inspect the GEC connection. The utility is very worried you are going to steal electricity from them.
