That's the conclusion from Britain's first-ever Smart Meter Challenge – an independent study into how smart meters can change people's behaviour and attitudes towards energy consumption.
Quite a few have even spoken about getting smart meters themselves.
Sherriff's deputies say McElroy was about 100 yards (90 meters) away from the home when he shot the armadillo.
There's much more to smart meters than being freed from the need to submit meter readings or receiving estimated bills.
I'll give the customer an introduction into what the visit's about, then change the meters.
Over the next 18 months, the trial will be extended beyond bins and parking to dozens of things such as rodent traps, soap dispensers, water meters and central heating systems.
As the four households get to grips with their smart meters, you'll also find out more about how smart meters work in the home, so you'll know exactly what to expect when your energy supplier contacts you to upgrade your existing meters.
Having smart meters will make us much better-informed consumers".
The deal was to enable O'Brien to purchase the Siteserv company, a utility firm that installs controversial water meters across the republic.
Thousands of households will soon get the chance to receive more accurate energy bills as the one company to offer smart meters extends its reach.
British Gas is expected to lead the major push in smart meter installation after announcing it wants to recruit 2,600 "smart meter experts" by 2012, while other companies, such as npower, are testing the meters in different parts of the country.
