MI SB1128

Customers may choose between traditional analog meters or advanced meters regardless of their utility provider, and utilities must honor requests to switch from advanced to traditional meters.

Utilities are prohibited from making service contingent on accepting advanced meters, imposing fees for opting out, or charging monthly fees for traditional meters unless customers decline an offer to self-read their meter (maximum $5/month if offered).

Utilities must provide written notice at least 45 days before installing or upgrading advanced meters, with clear information about meter functionality, communication methods, and opt-out procedures; customers can refuse installation via posted signs or verbal notification.

Customers with traditional meters may self-report usage monthly with utility-provided forms or through secure website/phone, with utilities verifying readings annually; intentional underreporting may result in penalties under commission rules.

Customer energy use data is private and confidential; utilities cannot sell or share data except by court order or law, must encrypt all advanced meter communications, use only customer ID numbers in network transmissions, and cannot remotely shut off service without prior in-person verification and approved security protocols.