Bill > HB1175

This bill establishes an opt-in program for smart meters (called "advanced metering infrastructure" or AMI) for large investor-owned electric utilities serving over 500,000 customers. The utility must develop a comprehensive customer communication plan, which includes notifying customers 90, 60, and 30 days before installing smart meters, and explicitly informing customers of their right to opt out and receive a traditional "noncommunicating meter" instead. The bill requires utilities to make reasonable efforts to notify customers before installation and provide opportunities to defer or reject smart meter installation. Utilities must maintain a phone line and public website with information about meter opt-out options, and any smart meters installed must comply with Federal Communications Commission radio frequency requirements. Additionally, utilities must create a public website detailing customer data privacy and radio frequency communication information related to advanced metering infrastructure. The program applies to utilities starting September 1, 2025, and aims to provide customers with transparency and choice regarding smart meter installation on their property.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/hb25-1175