do all analog meters have the ability to run backwards

Thank you for your prompt response! I live in CA and my analog meter is not transmitting the accurate "dial" reading. SCE wants to test accuracy and replace if not accurate. I am an opt-out customer, but was told that they do not have access to the "glass" analog meters anymore? I was told that they have a analog meter that looks the same, but plastic cover and without transmitter inside (ERTZ).Is the functionality the same or is this a ploy to get me to swap to a meter that will not run backwards? Yes, I have solar.