On 08/02/2021 15:57, The Natural Philosopher wrote:
"A series of modifications to the Smart Energy Code have been proposed
by officials and look set to pass into law by next spring.
These include giving networks the right to decide when they consider the
grid to be in a state of emergency and the power to switch off high
usage electrical devicesĀ* such as electric vehicle chargers and central
heating systems in British homes.
Under the plans all homes would need to have a third generation smart
meter installed, to include a function that allows meters in the home to
receive and carry out orders made by the energy networks.
This would dramatically alter the role of smart meters, which are
currently capableĀ* only of sending data on energy use to energy networks.
If passed unchallenged, these modifications to the law would mean that
electric vehicle owners could plug in at the end of the day and wake up
without sufficient charge to travel the next morning.
Similarly, central heating systems could be turned off in homes across a
whole area if too many electric vehicles are plugged in to charge at
once, for example.
Currently, consumers are entitled to compensation if their power supply
is cut off, but under these plans, this recompense would likely be
scrapped.
There is also a question mark over whether to force households to
install the new smart meters, or make it an opt in or opt out scheme.
When energy networks are allowed to declare an emergency, triggering
their right to switch off private domestic energy devices, is also so
far undefined. "
https://www.thegwpf.com/and-so-it-be...-compensation/
****ing renewable greencrap.
Well yes, but it is arguably the right way to go. When we were both kids
the way demand was managed was voltage reductions, followed by area
disconnections. And usually the peaks only lasted an hour or two. I
wouldn't expect a car to lose a full night's charge. Adding flexibility
reduces the need for reserve capacity, which carries a cost.