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Oregon: PGE Replacing 70,000 "Smart" Electricity Meters Because of Fire Risk

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PGE replacing 70,000 electricity meters because of fire risk
by Ted Sickinger| tsickinger@oregonian.com, oregonlive.com, 24 July 2014 

Portland General Electric is replacing 70,000 residential "smart" meters that run the risk of catching fire, many of them installed at rental properties in East Multnomah County.

PGE says three small meter fires have been reported in its service territory, with minor property damage in one case. It mailed out letters to affected customers this week and aims to have the affected meters replaced by the end of October.
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