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Remote updating doesn't provide apparent power measurement, a power measurement chip does - this does require an upgraded meter, yes, but does not necessitate a
by jpitz 5y ago
Remote updating doesn't provide apparent power measurement, a power measurement chip does - this does require an upgraded meter, yes, but does not necessitate a smart one, although the economics of upgrading a fleet of meters probably dictates that they be smart meters for other reasons.
- asddubs 5y agoyes, but my point is that being remotely updateable means you can switch over to charging for apparent power remotely (which smart meters can already measure)