Good news for the mitten on the subject of smart meters. Looks like we can opt out for a fee, but the fee may be taken away soon.
http://www.mlive.com/business/index.ssf/2012/09/fees_to_opt_out_of_smart-meter.html
http://www.mlive.com/business/index.ssf/2012/09/fees_to_opt_out_of_smart-meter.html