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12-29-16, 12:34 PM | #122 |
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The language in the email makes me think its ok to run it now...
The net metering application has been approved, and we have received the inspection. The next step is to have the net meter scheduled to be set. Once the net meter is set you will receive a closure e-mail and completed application/agreement for your records. |
12-30-16, 05:55 PM | #123 | |
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If your power company has made any "smart meter" data available to you online, I strongly suggest you mine it for anything you want before they swap your meter. When my smart meter went in, it was months before they got things reconfigured to where I could view my usage data, and all my old data was wiped when they pointed their webpage at the new meter database. |
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12-31-16, 08:57 AM | #124 |
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I did some experimenting and where2 you are exactly right! The meter only goes up even when I am clearly making more power than I'm using. You can see the little direction indicator reverse itself, but the meter only tallies up so I am being charged to generate right now!!
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12-31-16, 11:53 AM | #125 | |
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That "only tallies forward" programming is why they recommend you only run your system for testing purposes until they swap your meter. Try not to "pay" to have too many kWh hauled away, while you wait. |
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Correct, the dumb smart meters are programmed to detect any power flow and count upwards.
Any power you generate that goes onto the power grid is counted as consumption and you pay for it as if you used it to power your house. Just because something is new doesn't automatically mean it's a better deal for you and me, aka the proletariat. It's more likely a better deal only for the bourgeoisie. |
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Came home from work today to find a new NET meter installed!!
Looks like it flashes between a "credit" and "debit" kwh displays. One is at 00000 and the other at 00001. Fired up my panels and with our cloud cover and the sun setting we are only making 34 watts... System will be left on from now on and it should be interesting to track it's performance. |
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It is a very exciting day when you get the meter!
It never gets old seeing the credit increase.
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