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Committee debates S.213 smart‑meter rules, opt‑out costs and cybersecurity oversight
Summary
Lawmakers reviewed S.213, which would regulate advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) for water and electric systems. Members asked for clearer definitions (1‑way vs. 2‑way meters), agreed to seek utility testimony from GMP and WEC, and discussed opt‑out charges and cybersecurity reporting from the Cybersecurity Advisory Council.
Rep. Kathleen James, chair of the House Energy and Digital Infrastructure Committee, opened a section‑by‑section review of S.213, describing the bill as a baseline for how utilities may install and charge for advanced metering infrastructure devices.
The committee focused first on definitions, with members flagging whether the statutory AMI definition requires two‑way communications. A committee member noted many water systems use one‑way meters and asked whether the bill would unintentionally regulate those systems; others said the bill should either clarify that point or leave two‑way language in and accept that some water utilities will not be affected until technology evolves. The committee asked Ellen (legislative counsel) to review and mark up the…
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