Dive Summary:

• The New Hampshire Electric Cooperative (NHEC) spoke out against smart meter opponents who claim the devices constitute an invasion of privacy.
• NHEC spokesman Seth Wheeler said, “there is no way this meter can record anything other than how much electricity the whole house is using,” which is in contrast to the claims opponents make regarding the specific data the meters collect.
• The cooperative only has about 2,000 meters left to install in its $35 million upgrade plans, which started in June of 2011.

From the article:

Smart meters are not as smart as some opponents in New Hampshire are contending, officials of New Hampshire Electric Cooperative asserted Tuesday.

“We refute claims that meters in any way are infringing on privacy,” said Seth Wheeler, spokesman for the member-owned utility. ...