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trentr said:in regards to installing a second meter, why can't pge use those smart meters to determine TOU?
They could. But (my limited knowledge tells me) I don't think those meters can (yet) tell the difference between a car charging and you doing laundry or hot tub. So ... that would not allow EV charging to be incentivized.trentr said:in regards to installing a second meter, why can't pge use those smart meters to determine TOU?
Huh? My limited knowledge has me really puzzled, now. How could a smart meter ever tell the difference between a car charging at 240v and a dryer running at 240v? Are you thinking of some new kind of "smart dryer" that communicates with the smart meter? Or maybe some kind of gadget between the dryer plug and the wall outlet? What about hardwired devices that last 25 years, like electric ranges? Are we all going to have to switch to "smart breaker boxes"?LEAFer said:They could. But (my limited knowledge tells me) I don't think those meters can (yet) tell the difference between a car charging and you doing laundry or hot tub.trentr said:in regards to installing a second meter, why can't pge use those smart meters to determine TOU?
I seem to remember reading a post somewhere here on MyNissanLeaf linking to a document that described ways to possibly use additional smart meters down stream from the service entrance smart meter. I even think it was from PG&E and I can't find it now for the life of me. Anybody know what I am talking about?trentr said:in regards to installing a second meter, why can't pge use those smart meters to determine TOU?
Or was it TED, The Energy Detective ?Spies said:I seem to remember reading a post somewhere here on MyNissanLeaf linking to a document that described ways to possibly use additional smart meters down stream from the service entrance smart meter. I even think it was from PG&E and I can't find it now for the life of me. Anybody know what I am talking about?
I suppose that did sound kinda vague. Thanks LEAFer but no it was not TED. At first I thought you were talking about Technology Entertainment and Design.LEAFer said:Or was it TED, The Energy Detective ?
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