I find Christine Peter's account of the smart meter very interesting.
I have always been very dubious about its benefits but thankfully am not now in the position of having to decide.
There are a lot of advantages to being a tenant without all the responsibilities of a homeowner.
However, I do often wonder how much electricity is being consumed by having certain appliances plugged in.
I don't really think about the usual things, TV, kettle, lights, etc., but I've just bought my cat a water fountain.
This has to be left plugged in and I would love to know how much energy it uses ... mainly because my Inca has so far only looked at it with bewilderment and disgust, while I am down on my knees with my tongue flapping making slurping noises.
I keep telling her I paid loads of money and that it's just for her.
So does anyone know how much electricity is being wasted?
Maggie Ross
Christchurch
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