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Oncor Meters: Confirmed to be Accurate (Again)
GreenTech Media – An independent analysis of Texas smart meters, ordered by the Public Utilities Commission of Texas, has found that the vast majority of advanced meters in the state are accurately measuring and recording electric usage and communicating that … Continue reading
Oncor’s smart meters live up to their name in tests
After testing thousands of digital meters and reviewing hundreds of thousands of records, Oncor says it has found fewer than 25 defective smart meters. That’s 25 out of 1.1 million smart meters that the regulated power line operator has installed … Continue reading
Smart Texas is Smart!
Today I visited Oncor’s Austin office and got a crash course on smart meters, the smart grid and Smart Texas. It was enlightening to say the least… Smart meters and the smart grid will revolutionize the way electricity is delivered, … Continue reading
San Antonio’s CPS has deal for ‘smart’ meters
Vikki Vaughan, San Antonio Express News CPS Energy customers soon will know immediately how much power they’re using, along with how much it costs. CPS has signed an agreement with the U.S. arm of a Swiss manufacturer so it can … Continue reading
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As the temperature goes up, you can drive your energy bill down
Summer in Texas brings many different images and thoughts to people. Whether it’s hiking, bike riding, swimming pools or enjoying a Round Rock Express baseball game, two things remain in the back of our mind – the heat and high … Continue reading
Posted in Energy Savings, Energy Tips, Reduce heating costs, Savings tips, Summer tips, Texas Energy Efficiency, TexasIsHot.org
Tagged Digital Meters, Electric Choice, Energy Efficiency, Energy Use, Oncor, Smart Meters, Texas State Representative Diana Maldonado, Time-of-Use metering
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Love ‘em or hate ‘em, the controversial smart meter rollout across Texas was a costly endeavor. But the head of a nonprofit energy research center says it is money well spent. Customers whose meters have made the switch to the … Continue reading
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Tagged Cheap Texas Electric Rates, Digital Meters, Dollar Savings Smart Meters, Jon Shapiro, Oncor, Reduced Texas Electric Rates, Smart Grid, Smart Meters, Smart Meters Save Consumers Money, Texas Electric Rates, Texas Institute, Time-of-Use Electric Rates, TXU
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Tests Show Smart Meters Really Are Smart
FACEBOOK Oncor Electric Delivery says new tests on the so-called “smart” digital power meters show they are reliable. The results are from side-by-side comparison operation of smart meters along with traditional analog meters at homes in Killeen and Temple. Dallas-area … Continue reading
‘Smart meters’ give customers usage info
Thousands of area residents with electric meters that transmit usage data wirelessly soon will be able to examine their power habits online. CenterPoint Energy, along with other distribution utilities and IBM, is expected to launch an online portal, www.smartmetertexas.com, this … Continue reading
Reliant rolls out time-of-use
Reliant Energy is formally rolling out what some say is the big payoff of “smart meters” — time-of-use plans that charge different rates based on energy demand throughout the day. These plans are only available to customers with the new … Continue reading
Top 10 Trends for the Smart Grid in 2010, Courtesy of Ray Bell
Predicting the next 12 months is both unavoidable and irresistible at this time of year, so here are my best guesses for what’s in store for the Smart Grid in 2010: 1) We’ll Mark Significant “Phase Two” Milestones: The first … Continue reading