[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by asianthree

We are on month two of new meter. Even though we have not experienced the possible TOU yet, we geared pool, thermostat, dishwasher, washer with the rates and time that have been hinted at. Really didn’t change much from how we used electricity before.
We did start pool hour earlier, and I know all of our electric based pet items are a bigger draw than some expect (refrigerated multi day food bowl, flow water dish, and auto litter). Our cameras are next, then the WiFi. We have already noticed a difference by unplugging unused items in the 3 front bedrooms and bathrooms.

We are looking forward to doing the same once our data starts coming in. Not too many large shifts we can make but will be interesting to see how little changes might add up.

[CarlR33]

Originally Posted by asianthree

That was a given, for items that had to be tethered to power 24/7 like WiFi, microwave, list goes on. GFCI outlets no longer have lights.
So as a one month experiment we evaluated all things we leave plugged in just for convenience, don’t use. For the second bill period, we unplugged everything in 2nd primary, and two guest bedrooms, 3 bathrooms (lamps Alexas nightlights). All chargers (laptops, iPads phones robot printers) until we need them about every 3-7days. Toaster, blenders, coffee pots. One doesn’t realize how many items are plugged in but not being used until you do a room by room.

As an experiment for our grandson, paper will see if his pre calculations are correct, evaluate watt per item, and how app is calculating use. Plus if life of products will increase

you can also use one of these.
https://www.amazon.com/Measuring-Ele...50877981&psc=1

[Sanibel]

There was a post on Nextdoor about the amount of radiation these meters put out. Anyone else read it?

[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by Sanibel

There was a post on Nextdoor about the amount of radiation these meters put out. Anyone else read it?

Reportedly, less than the cell phone and wifi router sitting within five feet of me right now. Likely less than the smart devices (bulbs, plugs, cameras, etc) scattered around the house. Possibly less than the fitbit, Apple watch, or earbuds you are currently wearing.

[fishon]

No good will come from the meter change.
The info card insinuates SECO can brown you out or shut you off remotely.

[asianthree]

Originally Posted by fishon

No good will come from the meter change.
The info card insinuates SECO can brown you out or shut you off remotely.

You have either lived here or just joined TOTV since 2014. Have you ever had a brown out during that time.
Most of believe we will eventually be TOU based, but you really think seco is going to loose money by shutting off your power?

[CoachKandSportsguy]

Originally Posted by fishon

No good will come from the meter change.
The info card insinuates SECO can brown you out or shut you off remotely.

total FUD post

They might physically be able to do that, however, they legally can't, except for lack of payment. . .

[Altavia]

Originally Posted by fishon

No good will come from the meter change.
The info card insinuates SECO can brown you out or shut you off remotely.

Remote read only.

Meter change does not enable remote disconnect. They have to send someone to the property.

[Packer Fan]

This is interesting but can't be accurate. According to my analysis we spend $31 on cooking and only $7 on HVAC in July. Somehow, that doesn't seem right to me...

[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by Packer Fan

This is interesting but can't be accurate. According to my analysis we spend $31 on cooking and only $7 on HVAC in July. Somehow, that doesn't seem right to me...

My numbers similarly don't make sense. My meter had been in place for just two weeks and I believe the analysis is based on just the first week of that. Hopefully, the results will get better with more time.

[New Englander]

I just my new meter installed a couple of days ago. This should be interesting.

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by New Englander

I just my new meter installed a couple of days ago. This should be interesting.

As did we...

Unless there is a significant change in the electric bill, I'll just pay the bill...

Same as it ever was...

[CoachKandSportsguy]

Originally Posted by Packer Fan

This is interesting but can't be accurate. According to my analysis we spend $31 on cooking and only $7 on HVAC in July. Somehow, that doesn't seem right to me...

Go to the SECO web site and update your account/house specifics. A lot of these numbers are estimates based upon the data provided by you.

gas or electric car
number of TVs,
number of refrigerators,
etc

[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by CoachKandSportsguy

Go to the SECO web site and update your account/house specifics. A lot of these numbers are estimates based upon the data provided by you.

gas or electric car
number of TVs,
number of refrigerators,
etc

My results were after updating. It tells me I spent $3 on cooling but $22 on refrigeration. Two refrigerators and an AC unit all cycling on and off regularly may have it confused about which is which. Again, it may just need time to collect more usage data.

The 15 minute usage data is going to be handy though.

[tophcfa]

It’s all relative, but you won’t hear me complain about SECO. I am looking at my two most recent electric bills side by side. One is a SECO bill for our Villages home and the other is an Eversource bill for our home in Western Massachusetts. The SECO bill is $111.00 for 688 KWH and includes the monthly charge for a whole house surge protector. The Eversource bill is $212.99 for 645 KWH only. SECO rocks in my opinion! I guess that’s what happens in a state that jams expensive energy sources labeled as green down the ratepayers throats.