Learning Conservation From Smart Meters
Usually consumers are the decision makers. But in today's utility world, state regulators are analyzing their choices and making decisions that deploy millions of smart meters for uninformed and wary consumers. When they learn what is planned, many consumers become concerned; others are enraged.
Up to now, most understood that smart meters helped utilities lower cost of services by eliminating labor-intensive meter readers and improving the reliability. It was part of the so-called "smart grid" program and, most thought had little direct impact on the residential consumer....671 more words left in this article. To read them, just click below and try Real Money FREE for 14 days.
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