On February 26, 2014, the Maryland Public Service Commission (Order No. 86200*) determined that customers who do not want to upgrade to a smart meter at their home may opt out.
The Commission recognizes that there are costs to Maryland utilities to read and maintain meters for customers who have chosen to opt out of smart meters. Effective July 1, 2014, the following fees will be applied to the bill of customers who have chosen to opt out of smart meters:
$75.00: Enrollment fee (billed at $25.00 per month, for three months) and
$14.00: Monthly meter reading and maintenance fee
*A copy of the Commission's Order No. 86200 can be accessed by going to http://www.psc.state.md.us/ and placing the number 152955 in the Maillog search box on the Commission's homepage.
If you have previously notified us that you wish to defer your smart meter installation, you do not need to contact us to remain on the opt out list.
If you have previously opted out but have reconsidered and would like to have a smart meter installed at your home, please contact us as soon as possible at 202-833-7500 or through the Website Contact Form to schedule your smart meter installation. If you contact us by July 1, 2014, you will not receive the additional fees. You do not need to be at your home during a meter installation unless your meter is inaccessible.
If you wish to be added to the opt-out list, you can contact us by phone, mail, or online through the website contact form. You will receive a letter confirming your request. The additional fees will be added to your next billing cycle after July 1, 2014. You can contact us by phone at 202-833-7500.
If you wish to notify us by mail, you can send a letter to:
As required by the Commission, effective July 1, 2014, the following fees will be applied to your bill if you have chosen to opt out of receiving a smart meter:
If you have previously opted out but have reconsidered and would like to have a smart meter installed at your home, please contact us as soon as possible at 202-833-7500 or through the website contact form to schedule your smart meter installation. If you contact us by July 1st, you will not receive the additional fees. You do not need to be at your home during a meter installation unless your meter is inaccessible.
If you have opted out but have reconsider your decision and would like to accept a smart meter, please contact us within 30 days of receipt of the bill that includes the first opt out installment fee; the fee will be waived if you accept a smart meter installation. You may contact us by phone at 202-833-7500, by mail or through the website contact form.
