Restricts the use of advanced metering infrastructure devices by electric, gas and water-works corporations; requires utilities to provide notice to customers before installation of a two-way smart meter; makes related provisions.
Establishes certain consumer rights for the protection of consumer health, safety and/or privacy needs related to utility meters.
Establishes certain consumer rights for the protection of consumer health, safety and/or privacy needs related to utility meters.
Directs utilities to study the potential health risks and effects of smart meters including, but not limited to, the risks and effects of the installation of such smart meters, and recommended safe practices associated with the use of smart meters; requires utilities to report their findings to the public service commission; requires the public service commission to prepare a comprehensive report to the governor and legislature.
Creates the state office of the utility consumer advocate to represent interests of residential utility customers.
Creates the state office of the utility consumer advocate to represent interests of residential utility customers.
Permits employees of public utility corporations or public utility companies access to certain restroom facilities without being a paying customer.
Permits employees of public utility corporations or public utility companies access to certain restroom facilities without being a paying customer.
Directs the public service commission to undertake a study of consumer protections adopted by electric corporations and utilities; includes reporting on the adequacy of the public service commission's assistance to customers facing disconnection of utility service.
Directs the public service commission to undertake a study of consumer protections adopted by electric corporations and utilities; includes reporting on the adequacy of the public service commission's assistance to customers facing disconnection of utility service.