When we publish articles on smart meters, we inevitably receive?comments from people who are concerned about privacy (what utilities will do with their data),?health issues related to electromagnetic fields,?and whether?the data will be used to push through rate hikes.
In the US, their use has become?controversial and there's been so much push back from customers that utilities like Pacific Gas & Electric Co.?offer?customers the option to opt out.
In?North America,?penetration rates of smart meters have reached a?third of all?households, according to?Chartwell's? Smart Meters 2012. While?nearly one in six customers site?concerns, few people opt out.
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http://smartgrid.testing-blog.com/2013/10/31/addressing-peoples-concerns-about-smart-meters/#respond
