An Act relative to smart meters
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill modifies existing law regarding smart meters in Massachusetts. It allows electric customers to opt out of having a smart meter installed in their homes, provided they give notice to their distribution company. The distribution company can charge these customers reasonable fees for not using advanced metering service, but these fees must be consistent statewide and determined by the department. This aims to provide customers with a choice regarding smart meter implementation.
Key provisions
- Electric customers can opt out of smart meter installation.
- Customers must provide notice to their distribution company to opt out.
- Distribution companies can charge opt-out customers reasonable fees.
- Statewide uniform fees for non-advanced metering service will be established.
- The Department of Public Utilities will determine the uniform statewide rate.
- The distribution company must notify the department of the customer’s decision to opt out.
- The bill amends existing law regarding smart meters.
- The bill addresses the implementation of advanced metering infrastructure.
Who is affected
- Electric utility customers in Massachusetts
- Electric distribution companies
- The Department of Public Utilities
- Consumers
Notable changes
- Establishes a formal opt-out process for smart meters.
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Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Utilities and Energy Joint Committee on Telecommunications
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