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Fox 29 Investigates: Update On PECO Smart Meters

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  • Fox 29 Investigates: Update On PECO Smart Meters

  • Thursday, September 13 2012 1:42 PM EDT2012-09-13 17:42:09 GMT
    It was a fire in a Bucks County home two weeks ago, and other issues related to PECO's smart meter program, which have drawn Pennsylvania's Public Utility Commission into PECO's smart meter controversy.
    It was a fire in a Bucks County home two weeks ago, and other issues related to PECO's smart meter program, which have drawn Pennsylvania's Public Utility Commission into PECO's smart meter controversy.
  • Thursday, September 13 2012 1:33 PM EDT2012-09-13 17:33:52 GMT
    If you want your PECO meter or equipment inspected, officials there want you to give them a call. The number is 1-855-741-9011.
    If you want your PECO meter or equipment inspected, officials there want you to give them a call.


    The number is 1-855-741-9011.
  • Tapping in to a PECO electric meter is a dangerous and sometimes deadly practice.
    Tapping in to a PECO electric meter is a dangerous and sometimes deadly practice.
PHILADELPHIA -

After our story on fires sparked by the installation of PECO's so-called smart meter's, Pennsylvania's top utility regulator has asked what the energy company is doing to keep its customers safe.

The Energy-giant says still more of its recently installed smart meters have overheated and it says it has hired two experts to figure-out why.

You can watch Jeff Cole's report in the video above this story.

  • PECO Smart Meters

  • Thursday, September 13 2012 1:42 PM EDT2012-09-13 17:42:09 GMT
    It was a fire in a Bucks County home two weeks ago, and other issues related to PECO's smart meter program, which have drawn Pennsylvania's Public Utility Commission into PECO's smart meter controversy.
    It was a fire in a Bucks County home two weeks ago, and other issues related to PECO's smart meter program, which have drawn Pennsylvania's Public Utility Commission into PECO's smart meter controversy.
  • Thursday, September 13 2012 1:41 PM EDT2012-09-13 17:41:55 GMT
    Only On FOX: There was a major announcement from the region's energy giant after a FOX 29 Investigation. PECO is shutting down a massive, federally-funded energy program.
    Only On FOX: There was a major announcement from the region's energy giant after a FOX 29 Investigation. PECO is shutting down a massive, federally-funded energy program.
  • Thursday, September 13 2012 1:41 PM EDT2012-09-13 17:41:39 GMT
    PECO'S multi-million dollar smart meter program shut down last week following fire and safety concerns. Now, as the energy giant re-evaluates the program, a new safety issue is being raised - are some
    PECO'S multi-million dollar smart meter program shut down last week following fire and safety concerns. Now, as the energy giant re-evaluates the program, a new safety issue is being raised.
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