Some people say they’ve had no problems with the Smart Meters, but others who say their power bills surged after PG & E installed the new, high-tech system are crying foul – and now – the state is listening.

PUC President Michael Peevey says they will assign an independent third-party to review both the hardware and software of the Smart Meters.

Regulators say they will also establish an internal task force on Smart Meter deployment in order to stay on top of developments in the PG & E service territory.

Senator Dean Florez has held public hearings in Bakersfield and will hold another in Fresno next week as customers come forward with more complaints about higher bills.

Senator Florez’s hearing is set for October 21st at the Hugh Burns State Building in downtown Fresno. The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m.

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SADLY, OVERHEAD AND UNDERGROUND UTILITY FRAUD IS NOT BEING ADDRESSED. OUTSIDERS ARE ILLEGALLY ALTERING, SWITCHING, RECONNECTING PG&E’s EQUIPMENT FOLLOWED BY ALTERED RECORDS TO COVER UP THE EVIDENCE. PG&E REMAINS OBLIVIOUS.
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