From The Garden Island:

The Kauai Island Utility Cooperative announced that after Sept. 30, it will charge a fee for those who already have a smart meter installed but want it replaced with a “non-standard” meter.

“The board (of directors) unanimously voted to seek a tariff change that will allow KIUC to charge customers a one-time service fee for switching to a non-standard electric meter,” KIUC states in a press release Wednesday.

For now, it is still free to go back to the old system.

“If they ask for the switch before Sept. 30 there will be no charge,” KIUC communications manager Jim Kelly said. Read more.

And here’s the latest in other neighbor isle gov’t and politics:

Kauai burglar gets probation with restitution

Palamanui academic master plan taking shape

Maui County Council considers bill to prohibit time shares

‘Kaanapali Fresh’ is agri-tourism at its best

Talking trash on Kalaupapa

Let’s take a closer look at Bill 2491

Puna school goes into lockdown

Portion of Stainback closed during manhunt

Maalaea Harbor users opposed to fee

PTA areas open for hunting Saturday and Sunday

Fence planned at Manuka Natural Area Reserve

Fast-track affordable housing project proposed in Waikapu

Kauai treated to premiere public demo of Hawaii Health Connector

Photo: Plug. (katerha)

—Chad Blair