PG&E will allow customers to opt-out of the SmartMeter program and have their meters read manually, for an additional fee to cover the cost of the service.
PG&E says the SmartMeters are accurate but are making the option to opt-out available because of concerns some customers have with the technology.
PG&E has requested the CPUC to approve analog meters as an additional alternative to receiving a SmartMeter and will likely include an initial fee and a reasonable monthly charge to cover the cost of manual meter reading and associated expenses.
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