THE NEW 2-WAY SMART ELECTRIC METERS - It appears these meters will permit selective house-by-house blackouts. We are losing generation capability while electric cars are being encouraged. There are predictions that our electrical reliability will go from a few percent to around 30% power outages. - - These new meters may be opt-out (for some), but looks like it will cost a bit to do so.

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