Smart Meters in California; Stupid Meters In Scotland

Smart Meters in California; Stupid Meters In Scotland

Posted on 17. Sep, 2009 by Ross in New Technologies, North America, United Kingdom

Two press releases today illustrated the Jekyll & Hyde nature of smart meters: one US company trying to help consumers cut bills, whilst a Scottish company installs models only of benefit to itself.

Southern California Edison began the roll-out of 5 million new smart meters to all of their residential and small business customers this week, in part of the$1.6bn, 3-year Edison SmartConnect

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One Comment

Ricky Boyle.

06. Aug, 2010

I agree wholeheartedly with your article about so-called smart meters!!..Smart for who though?..An energy rich country like scotland,and a so-called scottish energy company,ripping off the poorest people,who are least able to pay their bills,are being charged the most for their energy,making their positions in society worse,making them poorer.Its all wrong and shouldnt be allowed.This company makes billions,and is only intersted in keeping shareholders happy.

I was in the position myself of being stuck with these meters for my electric and gas,and it was very hard going,deciding whether to eat or heat your home.Thankfully im now in a much better financial position as im now working again,and will do all possible to avoid having these meters again,and finally,lets not forget that once you have these meters installed,they dont want to take them out!!..Even when your able to pay by other means,i moved home to a house with ordinary meters thankfully..more should be done about this situation…wish you well in exposing this..

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