Dive Summary:

• Port Orange city leaders are holding Florida Power & Light (FPL) to its word after the utility told its customers they didn’t have to have smart meters installed if they didn’t want to, a pledge residents are reporting hasn’t been upheld.
• To combat these claims, city officials unanimously passed a resolution that urges FPL to obtain “opt in” documentation prior to installing a smart meter on their property.
• In addition, the city council’s office will become a directory of sorts for customers who don't want the meters installed or want them removed; after receiving written authorization, the city will give the requests to FPL.

From the article:

City leaders are holding Florida Power & Light to its word after power company representatives recently pledged that "smart meters" would not be installed if a customer's didn't want one, or could be removed upon request.

But the City Council said residents are finding it difficult to get either accomplished after contacting FPL. ...