yes.
they're trying that here too.
but you dont have to upgrade & im certain you can choose not to.
remember those meters can give information like freq. range , times things turn off/on , and more ... which can easily be linked to HID usage!!!
if they ever hit me up for a smart meter... imma fight till they force me.
yup, the choice goes to the homeowner...thats why i said they HOPE
....cuz they sure as fuck wont get me to switch, or a lot of other people around here. especially since i know quite a few people who flip their meters over for a while during the month to roll back the clock..
if you rent though, you dont have the choice, the landlord/owner does.
you're correct...the meters will tell the company all sorts of shit that can get ya in trouble. also, my buddy's father in law is a big wig at our major power company, they are working on a program that will send them automatic alerts for suspicious usage and routines. like if the power usage for a house jumps and then drops off everyday at the same time...like a grow light schedule.
i love the idea of the smart meters in order to get rid of meters readers...just think of all the money that would be saved in wages and gas....but hate the idea for obvious reasons.
i'd like a smart meter that sends a report once a month of only how much power i used, no specifics.