This bill aims to amend the West Virginia code by introducing a new article that mandates electricity providers to offer customers a choice regarding the type of electrical meter installed at their properties. The legislation highlights the importance of consumer choice in the free enterprise system and addresses concerns raised by citizens about "Smart Meters," which include issues related to radiation emissions, fire risks, and data security.

Specifically, the bill requires that electrical utilities provide customers with the option to opt out of having a smart meter installed, allowing them to choose a manually read meter that does not contain a battery or emit an electromagnetic signal. Additionally, it clarifies that incidental electromagnetic radiation from the natural flow of electricity through the meter does not count as an electromagnetic signal under this requirement.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 24-2J-1, 24-2J-2