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With growing opposition to ‘smart meters,’ Vt. favors free opt-out

By Dave Gram

 |  Associated Press  

  May 14, 2012

MONTPELIER, Vt. - Worries about health effects, privacy and cost are fueling growing opposition to wireless, digital “smart meters’’ that utilities around the country are installing at homes and businesses and touting as tools for energy conservation and grid reliability. While several states have allowed utilities to charge a fee to customers who want to opt out of smart meters, Vermont’s governor is expected soon to sign legislation that would allow customers to say no.

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