A smart meter initiative that electric utility NV Energy plans to roll out in Nevada could mean consumers someday will have to shift more of their power consumption to off hours or pay a higher price to power up during peak hours.
Similar projects across the country have drawn consumer complaints of skyrocketing electricity bills and inaccurate meter readings, but NV Energy executives say they have a launch strategy to dodge the smart meter pitfalls that have ensnared other utilities.
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