Saturday, February 25, 2012

Public Utilities Commission Investigating New Smart Meters


Public Utilities Commission Investigating New Smart Meters

Feb 24, 2012 4:17 PM CLST


LAS VEGAS (AP) -- State regulators are proposing NV Energy Inc. offer digital electric meters that can be read from a moving vehicle to customers who oppose the utility's new smart meters. 
The Las Vegas Review-Journal reports the Public Utilities Commission released a draft order Thursday outlining a program for ratepayers who want to opt out of smart meters. 
Company officials say replacing 1.45 million analog meters statewide with meters that can be read remotely would save $36 million a year. 
But some customers object, citing fears that electromagnetic waves from the smart meters could be harmful. 
The draft order calls for NV Energy to file suggestions for opt-out rates within the next two months.
http://www.ktvn.com/story/17012311/public-utilities

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