Dive Summary:
- Nevada's Public Utilities Commission has approved lower fees for NV Energy customers who are opposed to new smart meters by a vote of 2-1.
- The ruling lowers the fee from the original $107 installation cost to a one-time fee of $52 as part of an agreement between NV Energy and the state Bureau of Consumer Protection.
- The monthly charge for an alternate meter was reduced 18 cents to $8.82; approximately 7,500 consumers in NV Energy's coverage area.
From the article:
The Las Vegas Sun reports that could allow homeowners to keep existing analog meters.
Commissioners in November approved a plan to charge customers a $107 installation cost for an alternate meter. That fee was lowered to $52 under an agreement between NV Energy and the state Bureau of Consumer Protection. ...