I suppose another view on Ryan’s “Energy is Boring” comment is the perception that it is relatively cheap, so we can afford to not pay too much attention. While the electricity rates are on the rise in British Columbia, they remain relatively low compared to some jurisdictions. This has allowed for the public to see electrical energy as not a priority to conserve, compared to more costly fuels.
With many”Smart Meters” installed in consumers homes, I would assume, BC Hydro could follow the path started in California and begin to adjust its rate structure to vary based on demand over a 24 hour period. I wonder then how bored consumers will become waiting for an affordable time to do the laundry?
