Tag Archives: Time-of-Use Electric Rates

Posted on May 11, 2010 by admin

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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‘Smart meters’ give customers usage info

Posted on February 8, 2010 by admin

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 →

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Reliant rolls out time-of-use

Posted on January 21, 2010 by admin

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 →

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