[Paladin2]

"The ultimate goal of the smart grid, of which smart meters are a part, is to connect us internationally to share the power we generate with the world,” she said. Having its own grid provides the state with autonomy it would not have otherwise, she said"

The goal of smart meters is to bring government tyranny directly into your home to limit your energy use at the whim of bureaucrats and their (and your) political masters.

[MichaelCorleone]

“The goal of smart meters is to bring government tyranny directly into your home to limit your energy use at the whim of bureaucrats and their (and your) political masters.”

Yep. No other way to slice it.

[Lexinom]

Builings consume 48.7% of all the energy - as much as industry and transportation combined.

Of that, the lion's share is lost in HVAC.

There is a way to seal the building such that all HVAC needs could be serviced by a heat pump powered by solar panels and/or wind turbines.

In that situation, the building can be removed from the grid altogether thus emasculating said politicians as well as the energy companies.

It's the American way.