SMART METERS

Here are a few facts about smart meters in Florida:

FP&L is spending 800 million dollars to change out 4,5 million analog meters in the state of Florida.  (That’s $178 per meter.)

The Dept. of Energy provided a grant for 200 million dollars.

The meter give FP&L the possiblility to monitor your energy consumption.

SO WHY ARE SO MANY PEOPLE AGAINST IT?

In California, PG&E has been trying to convince it’s users that the meter is safe. The meters electro magnetic waves and some adults/children are electrically sensitive (ES) to these waves. Other comments about smart meters include: Malfunctions, fires, explosions, melting, blowing out appliances andnot being UL tested. Many cities have voted in favor of supporting the “opt-out” program. This gives the customer the possibility to switch back the meter to an anolog unit. Of course, this will cost them a $500 fine and an extra  monthly fee.

Georgia Power has threatened to cut people’s power off if they do not comply. People are angry. They should have the right to decide what is attached to their homes. They feel that your utility company can monitor your electrical consumption on a second to second basis to determine your usage and share this information with private entities, state and federal authorities. Then, they can charge you more for KWH during peek hours when you need electricity the most.

You’ll have to draw your own conclusions. I have chosen to wait with the install of my meter. When I called FP&L, I needed to give a reason why. My answer was, “until I can be given proof that the meter is SAFE, I will wait with the install.”

Thanks For reading my blog….Randy Tkacs

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We have understood that bloggs are designed to pass on facts / ideas that can be of help. This blogg will do just that. If I were buying a home in today’s market I would read this blogg. It could have an impact on your future home purchase. I am a licensed and insured home inspector in Florida.

As a InterNachi certified home inspector, I have inspected homes for over 10 years. In the past

3-4 years, it is clear that owners have not maintained their homes. Examples of this can be found from existing window and door damage to missing AC filters. One reason for this is the poor economy that often forces owners to choose between doing repairs or paying the necessary bills.

A large number of my inspections require the electric company to turn on the electricity. Homes in Florida have been exposed to very high humidity which can often result in Mold. Visible mold often can be removed. What happens if you can’t see the mold? The mold that has been growing behind the drywall? Few people realize that there are over 100,000 different types of mold. In my opinion, ALL are toxic. That’s right I mean all mold can kill you. Penicillin mold which can save one persons life can kill another one who is allergic to it.

So how do you find the mold behind the wall? The answer to this and many other questions can be found on: www.keyshomeinspection.com

Ever heard of chinese drywall? Don’t buy a home built between 2004-2008 without looking at the above website. Hope this blogg will help answer some of your questions