A RESOLUTION urging the Legislative Council to assign
to the Environmental Quality Service Council, the Regulatory
Flexibility Committee, or another appropriate interim study
committee the task of reviewing incentives to encourage energy
efficiency and conservation measures by using "smart metering"
technology.
Whereas, Innovative new technologies, such as "smart
metering" devices installed on utility meters, exist to encourage
conservation of energy and water;
Whereas, Smart meters are real-time metering devices that
allow consumers and businesses to better manage their energy
and water consumption;
Whereas, State and local governmental entities, utilities,
multi-tenant housing, mobile home parks, commercial
buildings, and other utility users can experience reductions in
energy and water consumption after installing "smart
metering" devices;
Whereas, Studies have shown that consumption decreases
20% to 30% when residents in multi-family buildings are
metered, compared with those who are not metered;
Whereas, Significant energy and water cost savings,
reduced operating costs, environmental and natural resource
protection, preservation of existing infrastructure, and other
benefits result from using meters that encourage conservation;
and
Whereas, There is a need in Indiana to reduce energy
consumption and encourage energy efficiency and
conservation: Therefore,
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