JUSTUSNAK...Summer coming to an end!?

[TanksHill]

Yup, we have them as well. They said it would cut down on our electricity cost because they would not need meter readers any longer. I have not seen any savings yet .

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[JRmom]

Even if you don't care too much about the power company knowing when you turn on a lamp, it's still too much Big Brother, and that should bother everyone. Our meter was changed out about a year ago. Hmmmm, gonna have to check it out.

 

[Quail_Antwerp]

They've not changed our boxes. We've had the same box since we moved here. Hope they don't decide to change ours.

 

[justusnak]

It is my understanding that you can refuse them, and even request a different one be put in. Its not only the electric co that can read these things. The info is sent out over a radio wave.
So, again, my FIL strikes with new info. This is not the least bit controversy. These are called "Living bridges" Talk about working with nature! This is a MUST SEE!

http://www.snotr.com/video/7331/The_Living_Bridge

 

[Farmfresh]

Too cool! Thanks for sharing.

 

[Marianne]

Fascinating!!

 

[2dream]

Those living bridges are wonderful. Thanks for sharing.

As for those smart meters, I just heard about them yesterday morning on a news show. My only thought was that in todays economy they are installing smart meters so more people can lose their jobs. How community minded is that? Now I am thinking other things about them.

 

[Lesa]

Those bridges are utterly beautiful and amazing!! Thanks for sharing that... I enjoy my "living mulch" of wild strawberries- but it kinds of pales in comparison to those bridges!!

 

[colowyo0809]

It is my understanding that you can refuse them, and even request a different one be put in. Its not only the electric co that can read these things. The info is sent out over a radio wave.
So, again, my FIL strikes with new info. This is not the least bit controversy. These are called "Living bridges" Talk about working with nature! This is a MUST SEE!

http://www.snotr.com/video/7331/The_Living_Bridge

imagine what else we could do with this type of thing if we only had the patience?

ETA: I just watched the video on Smart Metering and I must say, it annoys me as well. It's the first thing I am going to look for when we get settled into our new place. Thank you for posting both links.

 

[abifae]

I bet they can bonsai trees like no one else!!! That's pretty awesome.