Utilities have learned a lot about how smart meters can compel consumers to save electricity. Unfortunately, too often they aren’t putting the knowledge to good use.
Smart meters are more precise than traditional meters in that they send readings on electricity usage to utility billing departments throughout the day. Not only do smart meters provide customers with a clearer picture of how they use electricity on a daily basis, they also make it possible for utilities to charge more for power when demand is highest—in the afternoon—and less when usage falls off—at night.
via Utilities Are Slow to Make the Most of Smart Meters – WSJ.com.
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