No Less, it isn't just about meter readers losing jobs, it is that as things stand it is totally unnecessary for me to have a gadget (one that could possibly be hacked into....over which I have no control) that transmits my power usage to the energy provider.
It has no advantages for me, but it does have advantages for the energy providers...which is why they are trying to make it seem worthwhile by offering 'free' energy.
There are only the two of us so I would have to take in washing for the whole street to make it worthwhile....or to be vacuuming from morning til night on the day my electricity was supposed to be free.
My cooking is done by gas, so I can't even get my money's worth by cooking a weeks grub in advance.
For some people they may be a good thing, it may make them more energy aware, it may make them consider what appliances they are using...but For me they have no value.
I won't be having one.
And I am glad you don't consider me thick
