The installation of digital “smart” meters affecting approximately 43,800 homes and small businesses in Allegan and Ottawa counties is scheduled to begin later this month, a Consumers Energy spokesperson told The Sentinel.
The “smart” devices are supposed to be more efficient, help consumers optimize their electrical usage, expedite service teams to specific areas after power outages resulting from storms and eliminate the need for manual meter reading.
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http://smartgrid.testing-blog.com/2013/04/18/consumers-energy-to-begin-installing-smart-meters-in-holland-area-later-this-month/#more-31518
