MI HB4220

Customers may choose between traditional meters and advanced meters regardless of their utility provider.

Utilities are prohibited from making service contingent on advanced meter use or charging fees/disincentives for opting out, except utilities may prohibit traditional meter customers from certain time-of-day tariff discounts.

Utilities must provide written notice at least 45 days in advance before installing or upgrading advanced meters, with clear opt-out procedures, and customers may request removal and replacement with a traditional meter within 30 days for a one-time fee not to exceed $150.

Customers with traditional meters may self-read and report usage on a regular basis, with utilities required to conduct in-person verification at least annually, and utilities are prohibited from charging monthly fees unless customers decline the self-reporting option (max $5.00/month if offered).

Customer energy use data is private and confidential; utilities must encrypt advanced meter data communications, prohibit sharing personal information except by court order or law, restrict remote service shutoffs to cases with prior in-person verification and approved security protocols, and secure online bill access with additional security measures like passwords.