On 19/04/13 16:23, Chris K wrote:
On 19/04/2013 14:19, Andrew Gabriel wrote:
In article o.uk,
"Dave Liquorice" writes:
Smart meters to save power customers £64 each across Wales, report
says -
19 April 2013
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-22205299

Smart metering, as currently proposed, is entirely for the benefit
of the suppliers, not you.

With an effective industry regulator, it could have been the other
way around.


Agreed, however 'smart' the meter is it is not on your side.

Couldn't a really smart meter be on the customers' side and be
empowered to negotiate on behalf of the customer the best tariff on an
hour by hour basis. No obscure 'confusion marketing' deals, just give
me your price for the next hour/day/week? (with a regulated obligation
to supply).


I smell the 'raspberry pi meter' in the offing...

Its a lovely thought..


Chris K


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