Montana Code 69-4-1004. Opt-out program– public service commission responsibilities — rulemaking
69-4-1004. Opt-out program– public service commission responsibilities — rulemaking. (1) On or before July 1, 2022, the public service commission shall determine whether an opt-out program for advanced meters or advanced metering gateway devices, or both, should be established.
Terms Used In Montana Code 69-4-1004
- Advanced metering gateway device: means any electric utility meter component or device ancillary to the electric utility meter that is located at an end-user's residence or business and is equipped and programmed to communicate with electrical appliances, electrical equipment, or electrical devices within the end-user's residence or business or that is capable of estimating and recording electrical energy usage by types of appliances, electrical equipment, or electrical devices. See Montana Code 69-4-1001
- commission: means the public service commission provided for in 2-15-2602. See Montana Code 69-1-101
(2)In determining whether to establish an opt-out program, the commission shall consider:
(a)an individual customer’s privacy interest;
(b)costs and practicality of allowing customers to opt out;
(c)availability of other technology; and
(d)other concerns related to advanced metering devices and advanced metering gateway devices.
(3)If the commission determines an opt-out program should be established, the commission shall adopt rules providing options and requirements for individual customers to opt out of advanced metering device or advanced metering gateway device installation.