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‘Smart Readers’ Coming to Central Oregon

Some groups say the technology can lead to illness; Pacific Power says its new meters are safe

Starting on April 29, Pacific Powerโ€”which provides electrical service to most of Bendโ€”will start installing “smart meters” to about 76,000 customers in Central Oregon. The company will eventually roll out about 590,000 meters in Oregon. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, 78 million smart meters are already installed in the U.S. Smart readers will […]

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