According to Peas, a program designed to aid users in tracking EV charging expenses was being abused.
PUBLISHED: 27 Jul 2024 at 15: 08
The Provincial Electricity Authority ( PEA )’s decision to stop allowing the installation of a second meter in homes and small businesses is upsetting electric vehicle owners.
The law was made in response to requests from numerous EV owners who had chosen not to improve their current power consumption meters to a larger capacity in order to provide EV charging.
Owners can better monitor the entire power usage of their home or business thanks to the addition of a second sensor for EV charging. When there are lower power prices, they can also save money by charging their cars during off-peak hours.
However, the Seed reported common abuse of the program, with many customers using their second meters for EV charging-related purposes. The withdrawal aims to ensure consistency in electricity consumption, according to the company.
Users who requested or installed a second sensor before the most recent news will be able to use it, but the Seed has reserved the right to take appropriate action if any breaches or abuse are discovered.
The PEA has generally had a negative response to the announcement, with some internet users accusing it of putting profits before dependable use.