Dive Summary:

• Colorado Springs Utilities is considering offering an opt out program to its customers who want smart meters removed from their homes.
• Customer Craig Warren became concerned about his health once he realized a smart meter had been outside his home and replaced the meter with an old analog meter himself.
• The utility says the meters are safe, but will likely offer an opt out program by January; it must be approved by the utility’s board and the City Council and will charge its customers a one-time fee of $109 to have the smart meter replaced.

From the article:

Colorado Springs Utilities may soon offer options for customers who don't want smart meters on their homes. This comes after one customer got so fed up he took out the new meter--worried it was affecting his health. Meanwhile, Colorado Springs Utilities maintains they're safe.

If you live in Colorado Springs like Craig Warren, chances are there's a smart meter on your home. "I wasn't even aware what a smart meter was," said Warren. ...