I have a very nice, but low end rental unit. I found out that ALL of the tenants had lied about their self-reported power usage and my rental was on the mandatory reading list. (Meaning the company sent somebody special each month to read the meter.)
What’s the difference to the user if a meter reader comes by each month or the meter itself reports? I know I was grateful to get one as I didn’t have to drive 80 miles home from a work assignment just to read the meter.
I think the reason they are worried is that the meters might be giving off radiation.
I suggest tin foil....