Instead of the utility companies coming to read your meter every month it is
sent electronically to them.
We've had it for several years for our electric utility and the monthly bills
don't fluctuate like they used to.
Do not fluctuate like they used to. That is how they got people thinking it was a good idea. Sort of like when they said they would tax all the smokers to pay for youth anti-smoking programs and the extra health care thats needed for smokers. Instead it was just another tax where the money was not used for its original intention. I'm sure there are other examples, but that's just the first one that popped in my head.
