++ ATOT official NEF thread part IV ++

[Rubycon]

If I don't have power the first thing I will do is pick up the phone and call utility repair line, not check the internet.

I probably will never give up my landline :biggrin:

Also this is Canada, our utilities is definitely behind the times. They do post the outage info, they were thinking of tying it to the actual data feed. I told them stop wasting money and just have more people fixing the problem :whiste:

ps this was not my local utilities, smaller town one

Most utilities do want call ins despite smart grids that report outages in areas. Sometimes a local outage only affecting a single user is not detected. What they eventually want to do is have the detection/reporting done at the customer premise via metering equipment. This serves to also report billing so the need for meter readers is eliminated. In areas that get inclement weather (particularly snowfall) this prevents billing errata from estimated bills, etc.

 

[IndyColtsFan]

Most utilities do want call ins despite smart grids that report outages in areas. Sometimes a local outage only affecting a single user is not detected. What they eventually want to do is have the detection/reporting done at the customer premise via metering equipment. This serves to also report billing so the need for meter readers is eliminated. In areas that get inclement weather (particularly snowfall) this prevents billing errata from estimated bills, etc.

I remember one winter when gas prices were really high and weather was bad, my gas bill was about $80 while everyone else was getting huge bills ($200-$400). I thought I was in the clear but the next month, which was much milder, I got a $330 bill. Estimated bills FTL!

 

[sdifox]

Most utilities do want call ins despite smart grids that report outages in areas. Sometimes a local outage only affecting a single user is not detected. What they eventually want to do is have the detection/reporting done at the customer premise via metering equipment. This serves to also report billing so the need for meter readers is eliminated. In areas that get inclement weather (particularly snowfall) this prevents billing errata from estimated bills, etc.

we have the so called smart meter. Our electricity rate depends on time of use

 

[sdifox]

I remember one winter when gas prices were really high and weather was bad, my gas bill was about $80 while everyone else was getting huge bills ($200-$400). I thought I was in the clear but the next month, which was much milder, I got a $330 bill. Estimated bills FTL!

your gas is not on equal billing?

 

[shortylickens]

http://www.somethingawful.com/d/news/failed-youngadult-books.php?page=2

What I wanna know is: How do they find out about this stuff?

 

[IndyColtsFan]

your gas is not on equal billing?

In the states, that is called "being on budget," and is optional.

 

[sdifox]

In the states, that is called "being on budget," and is optional.

shrug, it flattens out the monthly expense and has zero cost associated with it. Pretty sure equal billing is optional here too.

 

[Rubycon]

we have the so called smart meter. Our electricity rate depends on time of use

Yes time of use billing requires a different meter but those still can be offline requiring a meter reader to collect data with a portable device.

Smart meter devices can do lots more than report billing info. They can log power anomalies around regions, average use and can even be configured along with other addressable controllers wired to heavy use appliances such as air conditioners and water heaters to reduce demand in times of peak use. This prevents brownouts/rolling blackouts or purchasing electricity at higher rates. The utility usually passes the savings on to the customer.

 

[sdifox]

ni

 

[zzuupp]

nef

 

[busydude]

In Chicago. Last minute shopping before takeoff.

 

[Barfo]

Oh coffee, what would I do without you?

 

[busydude]

Oh coffee, what would I do without you?

Hookers & Blow?

 

[sdifox]

Oh coffee, what would I do without you?

caffeine pills?

 

[sdifox]

chocolate coated roasted coffee beans?

 

[eldorado99]

ned

 

[Barfo]

Hookers & Blow?

caffeine pills?

chocolate coated roasted coffee beans?

I don't think any of those would give me the comfort of a hot cup of coffee in the morning.

 

[Barfo]

ned

ned

 

[eldorado99]

nolf

 

[alfa147x]

When are you doing yours, alfa?

I'm hoping next weekend. But it's still back-ordered :\

 

[eldorado99]

ned

 

[alfa147x]

Lights Camera iPhone .com is up

 

[Barfo]

is that yours?

 

[shortylickens]

 

[alfa147x]

is that yours?

yes