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The California Public Utilities Commission today (April 19) approved a plan permitting San Diego Gas & Electric customers to opt out of their wireless smart meters -- at a stiff price. Utilities began installing the meters -- essentially obsoleting the once-ubiquitous meter readers -- four years ago. However, groups such as the Center for Electrosmog Prevention in La Mesa began pointing out possible health risks created by the meters. To opt out, SDGE customers have to plunk down $75 upfront and pay a $10 monthly charge. Lower-income people can pay $10 upfront and $5 a month. Susan Brinchman of the center believes customers should be able to opt out of smart meters at no cost.
The California Public Utilities Commission today (April 19) approved a plan permitting San Diego Gas & Electric customers to opt out of their wireless smart meters -- at a stiff price. Utilities began installing the meters -- essentially obsoleting the once-ubiquitous meter readers -- four years ago. However, groups such as the Center for Electrosmog Prevention in La Mesa began pointing out possible health risks created by the meters. To opt out, SDGE customers have to plunk down $75 upfront and pay a $10 monthly charge. Lower-income people can pay $10 upfront and $5 a month. Susan Brinchman of the center believes customers should be able to opt out of smart meters at no cost.