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Will smart meters increase my energy bill?

Posted July 31, 2013 |

Smart meters are tested for accuracy and their primary function is measuring power usage. Similar to your old meter, smart meters will measure the energy that is used by residents of your home…

Will a smart meter give my utility control over how and when I use energy?

Posted July 31, 2013 |

No. Actually, you control your usage, not the utility. Advanced metering gives you more control. Participating in residential energy management and other energy efficiency programs is com…

How is my personal usage information kept private and secure?

Posted July 31, 2013 |

Answered by various utilities, security is a top priority for utilities: AEP Ohio: The privacy, protection and disclosure of personal information are important to AEP Ohio. Cyber security is …

Do smart meters pose a health risk? What credible research has been conducted on radio frequency and smart meters?

Posted July 31, 2013 |

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. Everythin…

Can I purchase and install or remove my own meter?

Posted July 31, 2013 |

No, it is illegal and unsafe to do so. Other than some limited exceptions the utility owns and maintains the metering equipment. This includes electric and gas meters used for measurement and …

Will the communications system interfere with equipment in my home or business?

Posted July 31, 2013 |

Smart meters run on two frequencies. The frequency communicating to the electric meter is 900 MHz (megahertz). If the premise also has a gas meter, the frequency from the electric meter to the…

How is the smart meter information transmitted?

Posted July 31, 2013 |

When data is collected from a meter and transmitted wirelessly to the utility, the data contains specific unique identifiers associated with the customers meter number and service address. Th…

Will meter readers still need to visit my property?

Posted July 31, 2013 |

Field readings will continue only until readings from the new meters are validated as accurate and being processed correctly. Once the meters are fully operational, a meter reader will not nee…

Will I be able to read my Smart Meter?

Posted July 31, 2013 |

Yes. Smart Meters have an easy-to-read digital display instead of a series of dials. Once the communications systems are operational, you also will be able to track your daily usage on the int…

Will meters readers lose their jobs once smart meters are installed?

Posted July 31, 2013 |

Traditional meter readers, who will no longer be required to “make their rounds” to personally read meters, will have the opportunity to be re-trained for other jobs within utiliti…

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