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Old 08-01-2024, 08:10 AM
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Originally Posted by asianthree View Post
For some I think the new meter makes you more aware of use. Can’t really compare hvac $$ because of variable weather temps. Usage graft breaks down $$ for watt usage on items.

For us is “Always On” was $19 for the month (so anything plugged in, not in use)

Yet our pool is only $12 for the month. Granted we are not heating, but our chiller is on.

So just for S&Gs I unplugged every not in use item. Lamps, Alexa’s, toaster, blenders, printer, cell phone docks. So will post after next month end bill.

Our new meter bill increased by $2.37 from last month old meter.
To the OP, sounds like they may be a billing error or double charge in your case?

I have a Sense device that monitors power usage real time. No difference with the new meter for total power usage.

I suspect the SECO usage breakdown are estimates, not actual detection and measurement of those devices as happens with Sense.

I think Village Tinker (and others?) has a Srnse also so maybe he will weigh in for what he's observing.

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