On 08/06/16 14:58, Jethro_uk wrote:
On Wed, 08 Jun 2016 12:23:03 +0100, The Natural Philosopher wrote:

On 08/06/16 12:16, Jethro_uk wrote:
On Wed, 08 Jun 2016 12:05:59 +0100, Brian Gaff wrote:

Thing is all will be smart by 2020 in any case from what I've been
reading

That's an aspiration, rather than a given.

Also IIRC there's no compatibility between various generations of smart
meters, leading to a bunfight over who should pay for the meter
installation.

Frankly I think its an idea whose time will never come.

Lie windmills and solar panels, its fosted on us in the name of
progress, but the actual issue is that its too bloody expensive and
doesn't actually work

Possibly bluetooth meters than can be read from outside, or that send
data back to vulture central via te internet yes, but controls via te
internet?

Not worth it,.

I fear you underestimate the forces agitating for it.

Which preserves shareholder bonuses more ? Spunking a few million on
smart meters (which you can rig the tenders for so it's mates-rates all
round) which allow you to control demand for electricity ...

OR

Spunk a few *billion" building new power stations which will take years
to make a return for investors.

(Notice supply of power to the public isn't a factor in either outcome).

One wonders if this lunacy is the price of peace (FSVO peace) post WW2 ?

Well its the price of handing electoral power to a bunch of people who
have steadfastly refused to take any responsibility for how they vote.



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