However, they can control your electric use, such as shutting it off for 10 mins out of the hour during peak times. Or any other time ‘deemed necessary’. At least my co-op gave its customers a 3lb packet that explains this. It reads like the ACA.
Not really.....I don’t know if we are talking about some different type of smart meter someplace, but the ones I am familiar with do not have the capability to interrupt the feed.
On a 200 amp service,(most common) for example. a 200 amp switch or contactor would be required.
Shutting down power is and has been achieved for decades by shutting down portions of the power grid at the main switches.
Only if you agree to "peak shaving", and only if you have load switches installed on your water heater, pool pump, electric heat, etc. I will stand right here and state unequivocally: NO ELECTRIC UTILITY disconnects ENTIRE residential households on a "peak shaving" program. NONE.
Okay, next "smart meter" claim to debunk, please.