Texas utility Oncor appears to be the latest victim of smart meter bashing. According to The Dallas Morning News, customers have organized protests against the company's meter deployment with what might as well be their rallying cry: "We're tired of being overcharged." In response Oncor has publicized side-by-side tests with old mechanical meters and the new smart meters. Get the full scoop here.
Quick Take: We've been waving the red flag about a pending consumer backlash against smart meters for almost two years. We'll repeat a past recommendation to our utility readers: Buy, beg or borrow consumer engagement expertise at your earliest opportunity.
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