FROM CONSUMERS ENERGY'S WEBSITE:<br />
&nbsp;&nbsp; &quot;Smart meters will have the ability to send near real-time updates to home computers or energy management systems to tell customers what they're paying for energy usage, notify them of changing electric costs a day in advance and allow them to participate in new, money-saving programs. All of this is possible with smart grid technology.&quot;<br />
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&nbsp; Sounds great -- RIGHT? <br />
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&nbsp; Watch the this video and you will change your mind about Smart Meters.<br />
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8JNFr_j6kdI<br />
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