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Old 06-23-2024, 12:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Craig Vernon View Post
There are too many comments on here to respond to them all individually. I have worked for an energy company for 36 years and these meters have been used in Ohio for 20 years to eliminate meter readers, get accurate monthly reads instead of estimates, flag low and high usage accounts more quickly. These meters are regulated by the state here and once approved the customer does not have a choice as the equipment is owned by the utility. Refusing to allow a utility to access their equipment will eventually result in a turn off notice then disconnection. I am not familiar with Florida, and I am not saying what is right or wrong just adding some facts. Have a wonderful day all!
I remember the 50’s and 60’s my parents had meter in basement the power company would send out a post add to be returned with meter reading. Once power service was upgraded meter was moved to outside all.