Smart meters are here to stay and no matter what excuse you might use to opt out of having one you could cause undo suspicion just by making such a request.
I don't think that the power company really cares how much electricity you are using when or for what, as long as you are paying your bill.
Probable Cause, requires the LEO's to first go to a judge for permission to look at your electrical records, much the same as a wire tap order which must be obtained prior to listening in on phone conversations.
Tell nobody what you are doing & stay out of trouble
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