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HF 2633

Electric utilities required to obtain consent to install certain electric meters.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Peggy Scott

Minnesota bill requiring electric utilities to obtain customer consent before installing advanced electric meters, potentially slowing smart meter deployment statewide.

Introduction and first reading, referred to Energy Finance and Policy
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Bill Summary · HF 2633

Legislative bill overview

HF 2633 requires electric utilities to obtain explicit consent from customers before installing certain types of electric meters, likely referring to advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) or "smart meters." The bill creates a consent requirement that utilities must satisfy prior to meter installation or replacement.

Why is this important

Smart meter deployment has been contentious in several states due to privacy concerns, health claims, and data security issues. This bill would shift installation authority from utilities to customers, potentially slowing smart meter rollout and affecting utility grid modernization efforts, data collection capabilities, and time-of-use rate programs that depend on advanced metering data.

Potential points of contention

  • Utility operations and costs: Utilities argue that smart meters reduce operational costs, improve outage response, and enable demand-side management; a consent requirement could fragment deployment and increase per-unit costs
  • Grid modernization: Advanced meters support renewable energy integration and grid reliability improvements; consent requirements may hinder these infrastructure goals
  • Consumer data privacy vs. utility function: Supporters cite privacy and radiation concerns; utilities argue data security measures and health safety are adequate, and that opt-out options already exist in many jurisdictions

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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