Fog Blog NB Utilities Log:

ARE SMART METERS A BAD IDEA FOR NEW BRUNSWICK? THE IDEA AND TECH BEHIND IT IS A GREAT ONE......INSTEAD OF A METER READER COMING BY, IT IS FED DIRECTLY INTO THE POWER CO. AND READINGS COULD TAKE PLACE TWICE A WEEK OR MORE, TO MAKE IT MORE FREQUENT BUT MAYBE TO DISADVANTAGE TO CONSUMERS. READINGS COULD SHOW SPIKE IN SOME HOURS AND DROP IN OTHERS. ALSO FOR EVERY DOLLAR SPENT ON THESE , THE NB GOVERNMENT WOULD ONLY GET BACK A PROJECTED 99 CENTS IN REVENUE!......The matter soon will be in front of the Energy and Utilities Board. This is a chance to way in.....what do you think....would smart meters for electric power be better for you???