Comments for Yay – More Smart Meters! at http://www.ecogeek.org , comment 1 to 3 out of 3 comments http://www.ecogeek.org Sun, 08 Nov 2009 06:16:05 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://www.ecogeek.org/green-software/2108#comment-24029 Apologies for posting on an old thread, but I don't think there are too many missed opportunities yet. SilverSpring (and numerous other meter vendors) have been working with utilities, energy-related organizations, and technology providers for a number of years to develop the protocols and specifications (such as ZigBee Smart Energy Profile) that allow smart meters to be connected to devices within the home. The initial roll-outs may be 'not so smart' from the perspective of the energy conscious homeowner, but the majority of these meters do contain technology which allows them to be connected to the home. Most are firmware-upgradable so that new features may be rolled out post-installation, and connectivity to the home is included in the plans for nearly every major utility. A number of companies (mine included) are lining up to provide intelligent devices and services to energy consumers as these deployments begin to become reality. Cheers, -jmh - Jason M. Hanna Sun, 08 Feb 2009 14:25:04 +0100 http://www.ecogeek.org/green-software/2108#comment-18652 Smart meters are better than dumb meters, but think twice about yet another meter that offers no real time information and no way to convey real time information to your smart house. This is a HUGE missed opportunity. If our smart house can understand real time usage, a tidal wave of innovation will be unleashed saving billions in energy. As it is, "Not so Smart Meters" do away with meter readers and help out with load leveling which are the low hanging fruit. - jd Thu, 11 Sep 2008 16:49:46 +0100 http://www.ecogeek.org/green-software/2108#comment-18638 I really wish nStar would start installing Smart Meters in Boston. - MikeDC Thu, 11 Sep 2008 10:14:13 +0100