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PG&E Smart Meters Have Rocky Start

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'Smart meters' are designed to encourage conservation by showing consumers how much electricity they're using when, and by allowing utilities to charge more when demand is high. But the rollout by Pacific Gas & Electric has sparked a consumer backlash.

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