Meeting Summary
The meeting focused on establishing an opt-out program for smart meters for Edmond Electric customers. This included setting an enrollment fee and a monthly manual reading fee, and subsequently modifying the electric rates to incorporate these changes.
Key Decisions & Votes
Smart Choice Opt-Out Program and Electric Rate Modification
03:00The council approved Resolution Number 8-22, officially modifying Edmond Electric rates to establish an opt-out program for smart meters. This includes an $85 one-time enrollment fee and a $15 monthly manual reading fee for eligible customers.
Financial Matters
Smart Choice Opt-Out Program Enrollment Fee
A one-time fee for customers choosing to opt out of the smart meter program, covering the initial cost of changing out the smart meter to a non-communicating meter and associated administrative work.
Smart Choice Opt-Out Program Manual Reading and Processing Fee
A monthly fee for customers who opt out of smart meters, covering the cost of manual meter reading and maintaining legacy systems for billing.
Agenda Summary
5a 1 - Presentation on the Smart Choice Opt-Out Program
A presentation detailing the proposed program allowing single-family residential customers to opt out of smart meter installation, outlining eligibility, associated fees ($85 one-time enrollment, $15 monthly manual reading), and the process for meter replacement with non-communicating electronic meters.
5a 2 - Consideration approval of Resolution Number 8-22 modifying the Edmond Electric rates and adding certain rate rider language
A resolution to officially modify Edmond Electric rates and add the necessary language to implement the Smart Choice Opt-Out Program, as discussed in the previous agenda item.