‘Smart’ electric meters come under fire
NOV 15, 2010
DOI: 10.1063/PT.5.024827
New York Times : The new so-called smart electric meter that utility companies around the US have been installing on private homes is meeting with significant opposition. Designed to replace the old analog ones, the new meters use digital technology and computer networking to transmit real-time data. Ideally, power companies will be able to better allocate power during times of the day when demand is high, and customers will receive a much more detailed report of how much electricity they are using. However, many people have been complaining that the meters are inaccurate, overcharge, and are reminiscent of Big Brother, writes Tom Zeller Jr for the New York Times.
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