On Jan 8, 2009, at 3:16 AM, Jinx wrote:

> Occassionally used when demand exceeds supply, as an alternative
> to rolling blackouts for example, domestic water heaters being  
> something
> that can be done without for a period

Ah. They're talking about installing such things in the US as well,
mostly (I think) WRT heating/air-conditioning (I think most US water
heaters are gas.)  Especially Air conditioning, since it's a major
consumer of electrical power (almost always.)

BillW

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