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

Posted July 31, 2013 | by SECC |

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…

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Can I purchase and install or remove my own meter?

Posted July 31, 2013 | by SECC |

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 …

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

Posted July 31, 2013 | by SECC |

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…

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How is the smart meter information transmitted?

Posted July 31, 2013 | by SECC |

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…

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Will meter readers still need to visit my property?

Posted July 31, 2013 | by SECC |

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…

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Will I be able to read my Smart Meter?

Posted July 31, 2013 | by SECC |

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…

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

Posted July 31, 2013 | by SECC |

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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What happens to the old meters?

Posted July 31, 2013 | by SECC |

The old meters are recycled.  Any newer, electronic meters utilities replace (such as solid state meters and OMR – offsite meter read – meters) are refurbished, tested an…

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Is the appearance of a smart meter any different from that of my old analog meter?

Posted July 31, 2013 | by SECC |

While very similar to the existing electric meters, there is one big difference in the appearance of the new smart electric meter: an easy-to-read digital display instead of the spinning wheel…

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Will I have to pay for a smart meter?

Posted July 31, 2013 | by SECC |

There will be no charge for the meter or the labor to install the meter.

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