The commenter asks that smart-meter opt-out fees be eliminated for seniors on fixed incomes, objects to a…

HHS public comment #6572 · HHS-OASH-2026-0397 · 2026-10-28

#1The commenter asks that smart-meter opt-out fees be eliminated for seniors on fixed incomes, objects to a…by Kathy Walker » 2026-10-28
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The commenter asks that smart-meter opt-out fees be eliminated for seniors on fixed incomes, objects to additional utility charges and data collection, and argues for health-related choice.

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Smart Meters:

The Federal Tariff must be struck down and eliminated:

The $75 "Setup" And $34 Monthly Hit.

Eliminate seniors on a fixed income, of this "opt-out" penalty immediately.

The Infrastructure Modernization Fee (IMF). Millions of seniors are reporting a fixed “stealth tax" ranging from $15 to $45 per month. As noted by Electric Choice, the lack of dynamic pricing is estimated to cost the energy market $7 billion annually. The "Spy Meter" Privacy Concerns - smart meters collect every 15 minutes. This should be our constitutional right to choose if we have health problems and want to prevent more dangers to our health.

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