On Thu, 15 Sep 2005 12:04:56 -0700, Harold and Susan Vordos wrote:

3 phase is always on a demand meter here.

I've seen the term "demand metering" mentioned here several times
and have gleaned that it can be expensive for some reason. What is
demand metering and why is it more expensive than other types of
metering?

(My dream is to sell my house when I retire and live in a shop
which will have 3 phase power from the util. co.)