Turning meter backwards!

[mike90045]

Some of the new digital meters, work just like the kill-a-watt, they just read. you may be getting billed for the power you give to them!  Better check what the meter is really doing when you are backfeeding.

[LowGear]

Hi rbodell,

Which state doesn't mandate grid tie?

Casey

[rbodell]

Hi rbodell,
Which state doesn't mandate grid tie?
Casey

Mandating grid tie is a federal thing good in all states. What they don't tell you is that it is only required for electric companies that accept federal money. My electric cooperative does not get federal money so they do not have to do it. They will also not relinquish their electric meters. I can not change electric companies. It is either their rates or shut off the power, take it or leave it. My rates are OK, it is just the idea that it is them or nobody. That is OK though because I get the satisfaction knowing that I have their meter tied up and most months they only get the 20 dollars meter rental. I think my highest bill was 20 dollars meter rental and 15 dollars worth of electricity for a total of 35 dollars.

[vdubnut62]

Man that they charge $20 a month for a meter really blows! Is there a minimum kw amount included in the 20 bucks? You would think that the profit from their product would be enough. I may be paying a meter fee too, I've never checked.
Even Cellphone companies give the phones away to sell their service.  Watt a woil!
Ron

[rbodell]

Man that they charge $20 a month for a meter really blows! Is there a minimum kw amount included in the 20 bucks? You would think that the profit from their product would be enough. I may be paying a meter fee too, I've never checked.
Even Cellphone companies give the phones away to sell their service.  Watt a woil!
Ron

Yeah thats what I thought, but you pay for every watt.