Requiring electric utility meter choice

West Virginia's SB 230 requires electricity providers to give customers a choice between smart meters and traditional manual meters for their homes, businesses, or rental units. The bill mandates that utilities must allow customers to opt out of smart meters for manual meters that are read manually, contain no battery, and emit no electromagnetic signal. It specifically clarifies that normal electromagnetic radiation from electricity flow is not considered an "electromagnetic signal" under this requirement. This policy directly affects all residential and commercial electricity customers in West Virginia who currently have smart meters installed.