An Act relative to advanced metering infrastructure in the Commonwealth

This bill requires electricity distribution companies in Massachusetts to install advanced metering infrastructure that records usage in hourly intervals and shares data in near real-time. It mandates the creation of a centralized data repository allowing customers and competitive energy suppliers to access detailed usage information, provided the customer has approved the access. The legislation also grants customers the right to opt out of smart metering and accelerates the process for switching energy suppliers to within three business days. Additionally, the bill sets a timeline for companies to submit implementation plans and outlines rules for recovering the costs associated with installing this new technology.