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Tag: Regulatory Capture

It's Not a Penalty: It's a Tax

By Corinthian Scales, Section News
Posted on Wed Aug 01, 2012 at 02:44:01 PM EST
Tags: Michigan Public Service Commission, AG Schuette, Regulatory Capture, DTE Tax, Smart Meters, ICLEI, Amendment IV, HB 5411, Jase 'The Brain' Bolger, PPACA, Big Bro (all tags)

via The Detroit News

DTE Energy is moving forward with a plan to allow customers to opt out of using high-tech "smart meters" to monitor energy consumption in their homes. But the program could cost residents as much as an additional $180 a year.
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But some customers have balked at the idea of using smart meters out of a fear of possible health and privacy issues. This week, DTE officials unveiled their opt-out program, which would include a one-time $87 installation charge for a new digital meter without radio transmission capability, and a $15 per month fee for its use.
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DTE's proposal will require approval from the Michigan Public Service Commission - a decision the utility hopes could arrive as soon as this fall.

Jeez, thanks for sitting on HB 5411, Speaker Bolger! I guess this now allows one way for DTE to sidestep calling a rate hike. More to consider below.

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