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Letter: Smart meters would be a waste of money in New West

Want to save money on electricity? Turn things off, this writer says.
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Want to save money on your hydro bill? Turn off switches, this writer suggests — don't bother with expensive smart meters for New Westminster.

Editor:

Ryan Dang’s letter is a veiled argument for “smart meters” to be installed here in New West. 

In reality, we would all pay hundreds of dollars more a year indefinitely moving forward if New West Electrical was to go in this direction. 

I fail to see how the “convenience” of reading my bill and monitoring my electrical use is worth hundreds of dollars more a year.  Here’s an idea — if you think it uses electricity, turn it off!  No monitoring needed.

Graham Sievers