A Vermont-based group opposed to so-called "smart" electric meters has asked the state Public Service Board for a moratorium on their deployment.
The petition by the group Stopsmeters comes as some Vermont utilities are starting to deploy the new, wireless electric meters that have two-way communications between themselves and the utility serving the customer where the meter is located.
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The state’s two largest utilities plan to roll out the meters as part of efforts to reduce peak electric demand, when power is most expensive and comes from the dirtiest sources.
Utilities had planned to charge customers $10 a month who opted out of the technology. Some customers have expressed concerns over the radio frequencies emitted by the meters and potential privacy issues. Under the bill signed Friday, customers will be able to opt out without having to pay the charge.
Gov. Shumlin said he was “pro-choice” on the issue but thought Vermonters would opt in once they realized the smart meters could save them money on their energy bills.
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