When utilities want to “charge you for what you use,” it would be nice to trust the meter is accurately measuring your usage, California consumer advocates say. In a growing controversy, Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) is now being accused of installing so-called “smart meters” that were smart for PG&E profits, but financially devastating for … Continue reading Another “Metered Service” Ripoff: Pacific Gas & Electric’s ‘Smart Meters’ Are ‘Cunning Little Thieves,’ Critics Allege