I think that it is very interesting that I heard a small news story important to all Americans on The Weather Channel, and not a single word from any of the major national (news) programs.
The news report spoke about new policies from the San Diego (California) power company allowing the shut off of power to grids and transmission lines passing dry, fire-prone areas around San Diego County. Electrical lines and equipment are just one of the many ways a fire may start around the hills and canyons of Southern California.
But by turning off the grids and transfer stations outside of urban centers, the power company is in effect, turning off power to thousands of rural customers.
So that was it. Just a small blip of a story, on a weather channel report. But is there really more to the story than just that?
Is this the future of "smart" power transmission and delivery?
The push by power companies across America to install the new "smart" electric meters will literally enable town by town, block by block, home by home, control of your light switches, washing machines, and other devices based upon use, time of day, and season.
Understand that the how, how much, when and even "if" you use electrical power is not going to be entirely your choice in the future.
So it seems that San Diego Power Company has fired the first shot, the right to turn off power to an entire area based upon a "potential" threat. Precedent has been set, and we are all now in the pot, better yet the "potential" pot.
Brett
Friday, July 24, 2009
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