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GMP Begins Smart Meter Installation in Vermont

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The Smart Meter roll out has begun in Vermont.

Green Mountain Power has sent out postcards and letters to its customers in preparation for the installation process.  The devices use wireless technology to send energy usage information from the customer's home to the utility.

So far, GMP says they have installed 70,000 of them; that includes former Central Vermont Customers too.

"There's one really great benefit from the meter basically lets us know when your power goes out so if you're at work and your power goes out we can still send a line worker to your home," said GMP spokesperson Dorothy Schnure.

The Smart Meter installation is not without concern. Critics say they have health and privacy concerns.

The meters are expected to be installed by 2013. Customers can opt out.

To check out GMP's implementation plan, click here.

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