DTE Energy Co. says it agrees with the Michigan Public Service Commission's decision last week to allow customers to opt out of its wireless electric meter program amid safety concerns of some users.

But Detroit-based DTE said in a statement that residents who opt out will pay an undetermined fee to cover conversion costs. That would include customers who keep their old meters or request their previously installed wireless meters be removed.

DTE said customer costs to opt out will be filed with the commission within the next 30 days.

A commission report said that advanced meters, also known as "smart meters," represent a safe technology and that the health risk is "insignificant." DTE's current electromechanical meters are obsolete, the report said.

The wireless meters emit very low amounts of radio frequencies and are not harmful, DTE said. Emissions are below federal standards and are equivalent to a garage door opener or TV remote, the company said.

About 800,000 of DTE's 4 million customers now use the smart meters. Consumers Energy has begun its smart meter installation program and will complete the conversion in 2019. Nationwide, more than 25 million advanced meters will be installed by the end of next year.

Advanced meters allow energy companies to get true meter readings, nearly eliminating estimated bills. The meters also allow companies to locate power outages faster and remotely connect and disconnect services for customers.