Leaders of Bryan’s electric utility addressed the city council at its last meeting about recently installed remote radio-controlled electric meters.
BTU General Manager Dan Wilkerson says 48,000 smartmeters have been in operation since January.
Smartmeter update from Dan Wilkerson.
Wilkerson was asked about customers who want meter readers instead of the remote control feature. Wilkerson says in Maine, customers who choose meter readers pay a $40 dollar set up charge and a monthly fee of $12 dollars.
Dan Wilkerson comments on increasing rates for in-person meter readers.
Customers also challenged whether smartmeters result in higher electric rates. Wilkerson says he knows of only one case since 48 thousand smartmeters went into service.
Dan Wilkerson comments on electric rates since smartmeters.
The council heard later from Swiki Anderson, who says since the smartmeter was installed at his home, his bill has more than doubled.
Comments from Swiki Anderson.
Click HERE to read information presented by Wilkerson at the Bryan City Council meeting on April 10, 2012.