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GA SB459

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

3/7/2012

Primary Sponsor

Earl Carter

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Origin

Senate

2011-2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Consumers of investor-owned electric utilities in Georgia may elect not to use smart meters on their properties
  • The Public Service Commission is authorized to establish the opt-out provision but is explicitly prohibited from creating or imposing a surcharge on consumers who choose not to use smart meters
  • "Smart meter" is defined as an electric meter capable of recording energy consumption and communicating that information via two-way communication between the meter and the electric supplier for monitoring and billing purposes
  • Amends Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated by adding a new subsection to Code Section 46-3-8
  • Sponsored by Senators Shafer (48th), Goggans (7th), and Carter (1st); passed the Georgia Senate

Legislative Description

Electric Utilities; consumers may elect not to use smart meters; Public Service Commission may create/regulate a surcharge for consumers who elect not to use smart meters

Last Action

House Second Readers

3/13/2012

Committee Referrals

Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications3/12/2012
Regulated Industries and Utilities2/17/2012

Full Bill Text

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