Ohio Utility Commission Rules Against Three Women Who Can’t Afford Smart Meter “Opt- Out” Fees

Three women in Ohio filed legal complaints with the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO). They have cited health reasons for not wanting smart meters installed on their homes but they can’t afford the PUCO-approved “opt out” fees. Now their cases are all being dismissed.

Smart meter “opt-out” fees are unlawful for EMF-disabled persons and violate ADA because they are a surcharge. Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) refunded one California consumer’s opt-out fees when she filed a claim into their bankruptcy court proceeding. A court waived “opt-out” fees for another California consumer by virtue of his disabling medical condition.

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