The city of San Marcos is wrapping up a two-year smart metering project. Lauren Lanmon has more for this Bobcat Update.
Smart meters allow residents to access their daily consumption of electric and water from their personal computers. Meters have been installed throughout San Marcos including apartment complexes, Wal-Mart, and several businesses. Some students say the upgrade is overdue.
SB: Riley Nix "This is a good thing for the technical era, with all of the technology that we already have I don't understand why it took so long for this to actually happen"
Because residents are able to actually see their consumption of water, some believe that it will help improve conservation.
SB: Justin Camp "Conservation is a big concern and by being able to see how much one has consumed, I believe it is a step in the right direction"
Stand Up: "One of the main advantages to having these smart meters is that they will help identify water leaks, therefore allowing the customer to adjust their usage before their bill comes in. By the second quarter of 2012, citizens will be able to view their interval data by web portal. For Bobcat Update I'm Lauren Lanmon."
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