Smart Meters?

[Rickster]

Just got a letter from City Power saying they are going to install Smart Meters in our area, does anyone know what this is?

I hope its not some sort of relay to cut the power of certain houses.

 

[bokdrol]

There have been articles about Tshwane installing meters without advising peoiple who only find out after the power is switched off. Apparently the rollout is chaotic

 

[labratza]

curious. What area are you in Rickster?

 

[supersunbird]

There have been articles about Tshwane installing meters without advising peoiple who only find out after the power is switched off. Apparently the rollout is chaotic

Saw that in the Record. Luckily we are active community members and already recieved the roll out brochure via e-mail from 2 different sources, like the ward counciller.

 

[Rickster]

curious. What area are you in Rickster?

That info is classified, but its in JHB south.

 

[Rickster]

City Power will also be able to read meters remotely, and will allow consumers to log into a website and monitor their consumption, thus moderating use according to on- and off-peak consumption. This technology has already been rolled out for business customers and the intention is to extend similar smart technology to domestic customers as well.

Another advantage is that when a problem arises with the network – like an outage or someone tampering with it – City Power will be alerted immediately, and will take action. Each meter has its own alarm system, so if anyone tampers with it, an SMS is immediately sent to City Power.

Read more: joburg.org.za

Doesnt say anything about remote shut-off, yet...