Dive Summary:
- Michigan's Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved Consumers Energy's request to let them charge customers to opt-out of smart meter installations.
- If customers notify Consumers Energy before installation, they pay $69 upfront plus $10 per month; if not, they must pay $124 upfront.
- In May, the PSC approved a smart meter opt-out fee for DTE Electric.
From the article:
An order authorizing the fees was issued Friday by the Public Service Commission.
Some people worry the wireless meters cause health problems and let utilities know too much about energy usage. Utilities say replacing analog meters helps them better manage demand on the grid. The advanced meters give more accurate readings and help utilities better respond to power outages.