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Senate orders third reading of bill on smart meters, sets cybersecurity guidance and opt-out terms
Summary
The Vermont Senate ordered third reading of S213, which would define advanced metering infrastructure for public water and electric systems, allow customer opt-outs (utilities may charge for opt-out), require cybersecurity guidance from the state advisory council when requested, and delete outdated reports from statute; the committee reported a 5–0 vote.
The Vermont Senate ordered third reading of S213 after a committee report explaining the bill’s scope and provisions. The bill replaces the informal term “smart meter” with a statutory definition of “advanced metering infrastructure device,” covers both wired and wireless devices capable of two-way communication, and applies expressly to public water systems and electric utilities.
At the committee report, Senator Hardy…
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