I understand bobtokes on what your saying am just very suspisious of their new technoligy more too the point, what it records.
I know having lights on and drawing power does not mean you are growing herb it just means you are drawing power, but at the same time lets face it how are the power companies going too respond when they see an increase in power demand at your address at the same time each day say in the veg or flower stage, the average house hold is not growing herb and thus does not have the same power demand as a grower, maybe am just a little parra about this but i have done alot of reading and research on this and these new meters seem to be able to record just about everthing on what you use and when you use it, i dont feel to happy about a power company ''WONDERING'' why i need power 18 hours a day every day over say a 4 week veg period then dropping too 12 hours for your flower, power companies are in no way stupid and have seen it all before, call me parra mate but i just feel a power ''PATTERN'' over time could raise a few alarm bells.
Smart Metering
A Smart Meter is really just another type of meter – although it is more advanced than those currently in use. With a Smart Meter, ScottishPower will be able to tell exactly how much energy you are using without visiting your premises, meaning an end to estimated bills. But they also give you the power to manage your energy use more effectively. By providing you with detailed information on how much you spend on energy and when you spend it, you will be better able to manage your energy costs. This normally results in lower energy bills – which also has added environmental benefits.
The UK Government is keen that the rollout of smart metering begins around 2012 / 13, with an estimated completion in 2020.
Once installed, a smart meter will mean that:
- You no longer need the inconvenience of waiting in for a meter reader to ensure that you get an accurate bill
- Energy efficiency and lower bills will be easier to achieve through improved visibility of your energy use and cost
- There will be a range of new energy products which will help you manage your energy costs according to your lifestyle
ScottishPower are currently trialing smart meters in customer homes, and are fully supportive of the Governments objective to see every home installed with a new smart meter.