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Old 06-28-2023, 10:05 PM
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Yes - to implement time-of-use billing you need a "smart" meter installed first that can transmit (typically via RF) stamped data to determine the cost based on the established tier pricing. Changing all meters over to this type will require a fair amount of time and cost to SECO. Although more than half of all residential customers in the United States already use this type of electrical meter so SECO is behind when it comes to this technology.
As a member owned rural co-op, quite different from a for profit corporation/utility (because this area was all ag at one time), I am surprised this was not mentioned at all at the last membership and election meeting, unless it was VERY quickly proposed the one time during the meeting I did leave to go to ....the restroom for a few minutes ! They usually do a great job of taking member input and discussion. Just surprised it was not even brought up by any members ?