Re: [TCML] Smart Meters and TCs

[nickobert testein <nickobert.testein@xxxxxxxxx>]

Old PGE meters only metered half the field, the other is sent back to
distribution networks. The new meters don't actually meter watts any
longer but conservative coulombs forces, there are not time based
units. Not only are TCs more expensive to run, so are all energy start
compliant appliances and most cell phone/computer chargers.

On Thu, May 26, 2011 at 7:57 AM, Jim Lux <jimlux@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> On 5/25/11 10:21 PM, nickobert testein wrote:
>>
>> They cost more to run with smart meters.
>> _
>
> Why would that be?  smart meters measure active power, just like mechanical
> meters.  They're pretty immune to odd current waveforms (given all the phase
> control dimmers, etc.)
>
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