In the future, I hear that could be difficult.
Posted on 09/15/2013 5:37:37 PM PDT by rickmichaels
In the future, I hear that could be difficult.
I recently got a letter from BCHydro regarding the so-called smart meter. They offered me the following (Hobson’s) “choices” regarding the installation of same:
Option #1: Request the new meter, no charges other than the power I use.
Option #2: Request a new “Smart” meter with the transmitter turned off, for a one-time (set-up) fee of $100., and a monthly fee of $20. in addition to my monthly power use.
Option #3: Keep my old meter, and pay a monthly fee of $35. for the privilege of their not tracking the pattern of my power use.
I would have few issues with a smart meter if they charged a lower rate for off-hours power, but all they want is to track power use and (key priority) eliminate meter readers, who only come by quarterly as it is!
What could be more "green" that a dead appliance?
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