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Resident questions $15 smart-meter charge and asks board to probe shielding options
Summary
A resident at the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities' quarterly public comment meeting questioned a $15 monthly charge tied to meters, urged utilities to absorb costs, and asked the board to investigate whether metallic shielding could reduce smart-meter emissions.
Judith Forbes told the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities during public comment that she is concerned about a recurring $15 monthly charge tied to meter service and whether utilities will continue to raise that fee over time. "Why I should pay $15 a month when JCP and L only comes out maybe 6 times a year," Forbes said, adding she had spoken with utility employees who described the…
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