Companion meters, or “smart meters” can save our Orlando area customers money on electricity in Central Florida and surrounding communities. Consider using a companion meter for the irrigation system for your home or business and save money on your next electric bill!
A companion meter is a digital device which records the use of electricity in intervals. These smart meters are equipped with wireless technology to transmit the consumer’s usage data to your local Central Florida power company and can also send pricing data to a smart thermostat located inside the consumer’s home. These meters accumulate data in fifteen minute intervals and are then sent to the electric company every four hours.
The way this works is based on the fact that the price of electricity varies throughout the day as the demand fluctuates. A smart meter allows utility companies to gather the information needed to reduce operational costs and offer consumers the ability to better control electric utility costs. Customers can have a residential companion meter installed on their irrigation systems to measure outside water use separately.
The electric utility company can charge different prices based on the time of day. A smart meter allows lower electricity prices by shifting some usage away from peak demand periods, therefore reducing stress on utility company generators and transmitters. By using certain appliances during lower usage periods of the day, the consumer can save money!
Saving our customers money is what we are about, so consider us for your irrigation sand drainage system needs here in Orlando and surrounding areas today! Bookmark our blog and website for news, tips and advice in irrigation and drainage, and contact us for an estimate.