Will I have to pay for a smart meter?
There will be no charge for the meter or the labor to install the meter.
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- Are advanced meters a fire hazard?
- Are smart meters accurate?
- Will smart meters increase my energy bill?
- Will a smart meter give my utility control over how and when I use energy?
- How is my personal usage information kept private and secure?
- Do smart meters pose a health risk? What credible research has been conducted on radio frequency and smart meters?
- Can I purchase and install or remove my own meter?
Q&A
Are smart meters accurate?
Utilities are confident in the performance of their vendors and the equipment they are deploying as part of their grid modernization efforts. The meter make / model utilities selected undergo a variety of rigorous tests before they are approved for use in the field. The standardized tests are used to measure accuracy during various load and weather conditions; the tests are industry accepted and approved by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
Additionally, utilities have implemented an enhanced testing procedure where they test a percentage of all meters they receive from the vendor prior to installing them at a customer’s home or business. Utilities also continue to monitor meter accuracy after installation by conducting routine sample and/or periodic testing.
Certainly, utilities understand that with any vendor or equipment, problems can occur after installation, so customers are encouraged to contact their utility if there are ever any questions about the accuracy of the meter or the bill.
Do smart meters pose a health risk? What credible research has been conducted on radio frequency and smart meters?
No. Wireless smart meters emit radio frequency transmissions comparable to those emitted by wireless home telephones or Wi-Fi. Wireless technology is prevalent in our everyday lives. Everything from cell phones and wireless Internet routers to baby monitors and garage door openers use radio frequency to operate. Concerns about radio frequency and electromagnetic fields (EMF) are not supported by scientific evidence, but SECC, like the World Health Organization, invests in topical research and follows the latest studies on electromagnetic frequency. Safety is always a priority.
Recent studies conducted by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), Edison Electric Institute (EEI), Association of Edison Illuminating Companies (AEIC) and the Utilities Telecom Association (UTC) conclude that digital smart meters pose no health threats.
For more information, read the full report – "A Discussion of Smart Meters and RF Exposure Issues" or visit the following organizations' websites: www.epri.com ,
www.eei.org and www.utc.org.
