I remember when electricity was a cheap commodity. Heck, we had lots of flowing water to make dams and generators.
From what I can remember, I think the old WAC Bennett had something to do with it. Somebody was thinking ahead. Seems like all the B.C. residents paid for it through taxes of the day with the promise of cheap power for generations to come.
Of course the meters of that time might have been calibrated on the low side to make sure no one was over-charged, because accuracy wasn’t as important as making sure Joe Homeowner got some kind of bill.
So fast-forward to today. The powers that be have adjusted and tinkered with what we should be paying and that has become the new price the taxpayers should pay. Then, after that battle with the regulators on the new pricing, we have these new smart meters that are much more accurate.
I am thinking this new metering technology has been forced upon us because it will raise each and everyone’s electric bill. Well, maybe time will prove me wrong.
Tim Davidson
What is all the fuss about?
I had my smart meter installed just this week. Total power disruption was about two seconds. Okay, I had to reset a few digital devices. However, I can attest that the sun did come up the next morning and I am still having difficulties getting past Wednesday’s New York Times crossword.
Other than that, all goes well. I asked the installer when he rang my doorbell to advise me of the installation, “What if I said no?” He said he would simply leave my old meter there and move next door. Sounds democratic to me. So as I see it, what is the fuss?
Oh and to the critics, I hate to break the news, but the Earth is round and revolves around the sun. But who knew?
Ross Fisher
Surrey