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Won’t the savings on meter readers pay for the new meters?

April 26, 2017meter meters pay readers savings

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Won’t the savings on meter readers pay for the new meters?

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There may be some operational savings for CenterPoint Energy, but the real benefit is for the consumer to use energy more efficiently. The surcharge approved by the Public Utility Commission of Texas was reduced by the amount of operational savings CenterPoint Energy expects to realize. The surcharge covers not only smart meters but also the associated communications infrastructure and back-office computer systems.