SB 230
Requiring electric utility meter choice
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- Passed Senate
- Passed House of Delegates
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill would give West Virginia residents the option to choose between having a ‘smart meter’ installed by their electric utility or a traditional, manually read meter. The bill aims to address consumer concerns about smart meters, including potential health and security risks. It mandates that utilities offer customers the choice of meter type, ensuring residents have more control over the equipment installed at their homes and businesses.
Key provisions
- Electrical utilities must offer customers a choice of meter types.
- Customers can opt to deny the installation of a ‘smart meter’.
- Customers can choose a manually read meter instead.
- The bill focuses on electrical meters installed at homes, businesses, and rental units.
- Traditional meters without batteries or electromagnetic signals are permitted.
- Natural electromagnetic radiation from electricity flow is excluded from the definition of an electromagnetic signal.
Who is affected
- West Virginia residents
- Electric utility customers
- Electrical utilities in West Virginia
Notable changes
- Requires utilities to offer a choice between smart meters and traditional meters.
- Specifically addresses concerns about ‘smart meters’ regarding radiation, data security, and fire risks.
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