In my state, if one has electric service to a residence, the provider has an easement and they can access and alter their equipment at their will. Hard to believe it’s different anywhere else.
Exactly. If a utility has a meter on your property, then the utility needs to have access to it. I don’t know how others work, but I would assume most wouldn’t show up un-announced (sheduled readings, meter changes, etc.), unless in an emergency situation.
Aren’t these meters optional? Our provider has them and thermostats, but they’re not mandatory (yet!).
“In my state, if one has electric service to a residence, the provider has an easement and they can access and alter their equipment at their will. Hard to believe it’s different anywhere else.”
It’s not. One is more than welcome to “take out” the utility guy changing a meter here in Texas. But if you do, we do have a single drug for you (now) in Huntsville and it will be painful as you checkout.
People do need to understand that an EASEMENT is a RIGHT of people to enter your property. If you don’t like it, then get rid of their need (i.e., get off the grid) - but as long as you’re on the grid, they have the right to service their equipment, and that does (unfortunately) include the changing out of meters.