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Anna Palmer

Economist, 45 years old

United Kingdom

Topics of interest appliances | at home | global warming

About

University lecturer in economics and business studies for many years. Mother of two, wife of one. Home-based, working part-time on various economic consultancy projects.

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Help! I've lost my Smart meter

Posted on January 24, 2008 | 913 Views | 2 Comments
 For those of you who don't know, my family and I have been testing out the Smart Meter and occasionally blogging on this site. I installed the thing last ...
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Oil Has Run Out?

Posted on December 13, 2007 | 797 Views | 1 Comment
Here in the Uk it is the coldest day of the year and my central heating has broken down. We had a big delivery of oil yesterday so I know ...
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Like Turkeys Voting for Christmas

Posted on November 8, 2007 | 936 Views | 1 Comment
Energy providers in the UK are urging us to consume less of their product.  "Take our £160 Energy Saving Challenge"  is the plea from Powergen. "Be inspired by energy saving ...
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Energy Saving Meter

Posted on October 9, 2007 | 813 Views | 1 Comment
Finally, we have installed our energy saving meter. Not “in minutes” as it said on the box, but it’s done. The sensor is clipped on the fourth cable of ...
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The Energy Saving Meter

Posted on October 3, 2007 | 753 Views
We are a family of guinea pigs testing out the "efergy smart meter" and it's just arrived! apparently it can be "safely installed in minutes with no need for ...
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How much, at what cost?

Posted on September 12, 2007 | 635 Views
As an economist I like to think I make rational economic decisions to maximise my utility, so I would turn off a light as I left the room to reduce ...