>> “It’s OK; I’m here to lend some sanity.” <<
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In your dreams perhaps.
Mostly pro-control drivel, but we’re used to it. What would we do without control freaks?
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Not a "control freak". I'm an engineer. I don't control people; I prefer machines to people. But I do believe what my company does helps lower electricity (and nat gas) costs for everyone.
People don't pay for the metering infrastructure directly. So, they shouldn't have a say in how it's designed. As long as it's billing fairly, and the lights stay on, they have no legitimate bitch.