Bill would let public-water customers opt out of wireless smart meters, require cybersecurity measures and limit opt‑out charges to actual cost S.213 would allow customers of public water systems to decline wireless smart meters, permit systems to charge only the cost of an alternative meter (not a surcharge), and requires ANR to set minimum cybersecurity standards for systems using smart meters, with a compliance timeline for permitted systems.

Senator Akar's new bill S.213 empowers public water customers in Vermont to opt out of wireless smart meters while ensuring they only pay for the true cost of alternatives and bolstering cybersecurity measures.

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Vermont Supreme Court establishes Judicial Bureau for public water violations Judicial Bureau created to oversee public water use violations in Vermont.

Vermont takes a bold step to protect its precious water resources with the establishment of a new Judicial Bureau to tackle public water use violations.

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