Speak Out: Are Smart Meters Genius or Insanity?
As smart meters spring up all over Maryland, some welcome the technological advancements they bring, while others want to send them back.
The debate over smart meters escalated all the way up to the Maryland Public Service Commission, which held a public hearing on May 22 to decide the fate of a customer opt-out. The verdict is still not out on that one. But in the meantime, the commission issued an order putting a halt to Pepco, Baltimore Gas & Electric, and Delmarva Power installing smart meters where they aren't wanted, if they are informed in writing. Nor can the utility companies activate smart meters on homes and businesses where they are already installed—and unwelcome. As long as customers let them know in writing. Which side are you on? Perhaps you eagerly await the power smart meters will give you to read your electrical usage with precision. Or, maybe you're among…
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Traci M. Radice
8:18 pm on Sunday, August 26, 2012
Public Service Commission called an emergency hearing on Tues., Aug. 28th at 2pm to hear from the utilities as to their smart meter devices and their malfunctions, power surges, and fires. Any concerned citizen should plan to attend: William Donald Schaefer Tower 6 St. Paul St., 16th Floor Baltimore, MD 21202 File a dispute (410) 767-8000 MD Toll Free: 1-800-492-0474 TTY Users call via Maryland … more ›