Dive Summary:
- The Michigan Public Service Commission issued an order stating that Consumers Energy customers much be given the chance to opt out of smart meter installations if or when the utility decides to roll them out for homes.
- The decision comes as the result of an investigation that was launched by the commission in January and despite the commission's findings that smart meter technology poses little health risk and out-performers current metering technology.
- Consumers Energy is presently investing $750 million into smart-grid technology.
From the article:
"... The Michigan Public Service Commission has directed the Jackson-based utility to make available an opt-option for its customers if or when the company decides to implement smart meters.
The report was part of an investigation launched by the commission in January. Electricity customers in the state and several municipalities have expressed concerns about the installation of such meters, the commission said. ..."
