A few years ago I came home to find my electric meter had been replaced. The installation was sloppy with a black phone line draped across my white siding from the meter to the phone box. Called the power company and asked about the meter. They told me yes we installed a new meter it is a cost savings. Great idea I reply how much money will I save? Them what? Well the way I see it your using the phone line I pay for will there be a credit on my bill every time you use it? I had a standard meter the next day.
Gotta be something to this...more evidence:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6L8IGOdxkU&feature=related