WV SB682

Requires electric utilities to allow customers to opt out of "smart meter" installation and instead choose a manually-read electrical meter that contains no battery and emits no electromagnetic signal

Clarifies that incidental electromagnetic radiation from normal electricity flow through the meter does not count as an "electromagnetic signal" under this law

Cites legislative findings that citizens have concerns about smart meters including radiation emissions, fire risks, and data security issues

Applies to meters installed on homes, businesses, and rental units served by electric utilities in West Virginia