David:
I suspect it will be sooner rather than later the client will have to accept the NEM3 rates and a Smart meter. NEM3 is a time of use rate (metered down to the hour for export) and you can't do that with a mechanical meter.
I imagine the concern is about RF data transmission. They may be able to request a meter that does not connect wirelessly to the utility for meter reading purposes. This is pure speculation on my part.
William
Miller Solar
17395 Oak Road, Atascadero, CA 93422
805-438-5600
www.millersolar.com
CA Lic. 773985
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Sent: Tuesday, January 14, 2025 10:11 PM
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Subject: [RE-wrenches] Obscure PG&E NEM 3 question for CA Wrenchers
This is an obscure PG&E NEM 3 related question for the California Wrenchers, since no one out side CA - PG&E land might be able to answer this.
I have a client with a 25 year old grid-tied system. When PG&E went to smart meters they declined (worried about EMF) and have been able to hold on to their old mechanical meter and the old billing.
Now they want to upgrade to a new system as they are electrifying their home. Does anyone know if they will still be able to hold on to their old meter and old billing? I am guessing not and they just got lucky that PG&E has not forced them to get a new smart meter. Seems like they found a loophole and did not really realize it.
Thanks,
David
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