New decisions are made daily, mainly by public utility commissions, which reduce the voice of opponents to silence, with few exceptions.Those who insist on opting out are responded to as if they are an undesirable faction of the public, who object to technology.
Serious concern is mounting about turning households into wi-fi transmitting hot spots. Private data collection, health considerations, increased electricity and gas rates based on smart meter data collected - are the major objections. The public should not have to foot the bill, have their rights decreased, privacy and health compromised, have to fight companies just to remain safe, and then face rising rates.
Resource for consideration: http://gettingsmarteraboutthesmartgrid.org/pdf/SmartGrid_Report_PDF-2012...