Recent deployments of smart meters in California and Texas have been met with protests and probes and has left me wondering why this is happening. The meters are supposed to be smart, right?
They’re ‘smart’ because they were engineered to help energy users conserve and become more efficient based on the feedback the meters provided. The government bought into smart meter technology in a big way—state and federal lawmakers passed laws requiring the meters with the goal of helping the nation strengthen its energy independence and maybe save some money.
via When a Smart Meter Isn’t Very Smart — Environmental Protection.
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