Tag: Smart meter

N.S. Power Applies To Get Time-Of-Day Pricing To Give Option For Lower Electricity Prices | CTV News

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HALIFAX — Nova Scotia Power customers will soon be asked if they’re willing to do laundry late at night to save some money on their bills. With an electric scooter as a primary mode of transportation, Ed Julian is certainly aware of what he pays for power every month, and like many Nova Scotians, it’s too high for his liking. After being shelved for a while because of COVID-19, the power utility has ramped-up its smart meter replacement program again, with an aim to have half-a-million installed by next year.…

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Why Concerns Persist About The Supposed Health Risks Of Smart Meters | CBC News

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As Nova Scotia Power works to install $133 million worth of smart meters in the homes and businesses of its 500,000 customers, it’s also going to have to fight unfounded claims that they’re bad for people’s health. The meters will allow the company to automatically measure how much electricity people consume, eliminating the need for meter readers to manually take the measurement. The utility says the meters will also provide consumers better information about their usage and will automatically generate outage notifications, resulting in more efficient power restoration. Despite statements from groups such as Health…

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