cdub said:
Okay... got the scoop:
1. The 2nd meter is free. All I need to pay for is the electrician to add the second meter "port" or whatever it's called.
2. There is no separate billing for EVs at this time. This is just for GWP to see how much power the cars are using. My bill would be exactly the same in terms of rates right now.
They literally just made this rule... and it was implied that the rule was created once my contractor applied for the permit... which is odd because Sparky's in my area too so other people in Glendale have a LEAF... I'm not the first.
I have to wonder about the legality of that. Suppose they want to measure the electricity used by your air conditioner, dryer or stove?
Call Glendale power up, ask them on what authority can they FORCE that requirment on Ratepayers / EV owners? Besides, these guys AREN't smart - if it's a BLINK EVSE, they should be working with the EVProject to get the usage data from the BLINK EVSE. And since it's only to study and not tariff, the BLINK EVSE internal watthour meter is sufficient for this purpose (it doesn't have to be tariff grade / certified meter for billing).
Also contact the CPUC and ask them about the legality of this. If Glendale Water and Power is subject to CPUC rate and tariff approval, I wonder it they got this approved or just did it illegally.
This needs to be resolved for future EV owners on Glendale Water and Power, especially when they pay the additional hundreds of dollars of cost out of pocket. If they use a dual meter adapter, those have had issues in the past, so a dual meter adapter is not a good solution.
For your particular situation, getting a watthour meter on your EV charger for $90 is actiually a pretty good deal, though it's manual and I for one, much prefer the Internet connected
TED 5000. The TED 5000 doesn't have subsription fees like the BLINK does after the 2 year EV Project period. The TED 5000 uses current sensors and can be installed in your existing breaker panel without adding any additional electrical panels or boxes.