I don’t always agree with Colin James, but he has really picked up on the contradictions that abound in our current electricity setup. Or perhaps more of a stick-up, as in “stick em up”. Personally I was a little surprised to receive a letter from my provider telling me about a 10% plus hike in my rates, on the very same day that the government is telling them in no uncertain terms that now is not the time to be hiking rates. Err, excuse me?
I have to say, I am looking forward to distributed generation – prices are rising, and subsidies are increasing. But I want a smart house – certainly starting with a meter that tells me the details behind what my usage is, not just my retailer. And as for Brian Leyland, who advises us that ripple supply is all we need – I wonder what planet that guy is on. Is he indicative of the far-sighted people that have been making all our long term decisions about infrastructure? That makes me truly fearful…
