Requiring electric utility meter choice

This bill requires all electric utilities in West Virginia to offer customers a choice between smart meters and traditional manual meters for residential, business, and rental properties. Utilities must allow customers to opt out of smart meters - those that emit signals, contain batteries, or require wireless data transmission - in favor of manual meters that are read physically and have no electronic emissions. The law specifically excludes normal electromagnetic radiation from electricity flow as a concern under this requirement. It directly affects all electricity customers in West Virginia who wish to avoid smart meter technology for personal reasons.