Local utility companies are moving forward with plans to create smart metering systems that officials say could change the way customers use electricity.
Both Lafayette Utilities System and Cleco recently received federal grants to install the meters at homes and businesses. Although certain regulations must be met and processes completed, the plan is for Cleco to receive $20 million in federal money to install the meters for all of its 275,000 customers, while LUS will receive about $11.6 million to install about 57,000 similar devices.
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