My utility offers a program whereby they tell users a day in advance what the cost per KwH will be for the next 24 hours, and each person decides how they choose to use electricity at that rate. A “smart meter” tabulates usage in hourly increments, but does not communicate or control anything.
Most of us make decisions every as to whether we spend our money on something, or decide to wait. This program brings that same ability to electricity usage and there’s nothing wrong with that.
Flat rate plans have always been artificial because when you “peanut-butter” costs across a range of users, some get screwed and some get a free ride, and there is no incentive to save money.
This article is a complete scare tactic.
The bottom line with Smart Grid is consumers will ALWAYS have a choice about how they use energy but will pay the REAL price of energy. THAT will have consumers taking a real look at how they use energy and PERHAPS making some changes.
Any attempt by any utility to control load only happens when it gets signed off by the customer. Period.
Do not take the mark of the beast! " ...without which one can not buy or sell"!!! do not fall for these entrapment's ... so called good for the user ideas.
If a person gives controls to others, do not be surprised when they use them for other results than the consumer expected.
1984 to the MAX is NOW! WATCH AND SEE!!!
God help us in our day, in Jesus name, amen.
Your an idiot.