Are other utilities upgrading to similar digital meters, and are their programs successful?
Yes, electric utilities in several states successfully use similar electronic meters or plan to do so, including California’s three large investor-owned utilities. Several northern California electric utilities are already moving to install smart electric meters in counties that include San Joaquin and Stanislaus. Smart gas meters were installed in the Modesto area in 2008. Some water utilities are also adopting this type of meter. Digital smart meters are likely to be required by law or regulation in California, perhaps as early as 2009.
