A push by California’s electricity provider to modernize its power grid is turning into a public relations disaster, as allegations mount that it’s responsible for stratospheric overcharges.
At issue are the 10 million smart meters Pacific Gas & Electric, or PG&E, is rolling out to customers throughout the state. The digital meters, unlike the analog devices they’re replacing, provide two-way communications between electricity users and the power stations that serve them. That eliminates the need for meter readers to visit each customer to know how much power has been consumed. …
via The Energy Collective | Pitchfork-wielding mobs encircle smart meters.
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