Smart metering - a utility viewpoint

[SJD]

Interesting short article on why energy companies in the US/Canada are keen on smart metering.

The Green Approach to Energy Theft | Creative Connectivity!

 

[Marvo]

'So instead of prosecuting cannabis growers when they detect them, utilities ought to consider offering them free or subsidised LED growing lights. As most of these plants are grown indoors, they could also provide timers and a Time-of-Use tariff that provides peak growing illumination during off-peak hours, helping with their demand response.'

I like the way he's thinking

 

[Richard Burns]

I like that, good and funny article.

I also thought that this phrase was particularly apposite.

"So there’s a lot of alignment on the approach of identify and crucify, which seems to be a pretty long-standing approach to consumer engagement"