Technically speaking,there are many advantages to swapping analog utility meters for digital smart meters.Smart meters provide real time feedback to the utility company about energy consumption,reducing costs and generating valuable data that can be used to promote conservation.However,many people feel that smart meters are dangerous for human health and an invasion of privacy.
Building a smarter grid is the only way to establish an infrastructure that can handle 21st century energy demands while preparing for a future shift to renewables.
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http://smartgrid.testing-blog.com/2012/10/30/smart-plugs-an-end-to-the-smart-meter-safety-debate/#more-27295
