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Meter getting smarter?

Published online on Wednesday, Nov. 04, 2009

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I recently noticed my SmartMeter becoming more intelligent. My bill has dropped $135 since the last billing period. Yes, you might say the weather has been a bit cooler and I really cut back, or is it something else?

I tend to think that advocacy groups such as TURN are turning it up a notch and holding companies such as Pacific Gas & Electric more responsible when it comes to fees they charge citizens. Is it that my meter got smarter or is it that I was dumb for not asking why my rates are so high?

Kudos go out to all citizens who are proactive in matters such as this. We all benefit by their efforts, indeed.

Earl Martin

Clovis


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