Re:How does a gas pump know to shut itself off? (1981)
by Scoundreller on Sunday October 11, 2020 @12:47PM
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I think they just adjust globally. Either by adding a factor that depends on average temperatures, or a surcharge to account for 'system loss' between their central meter and the sum of all consumer meters.
GasCo doesn't care if individual customers pay the correct amount, just that they get their costs covered in aggregate.
GasCo doesn't care if individual customers pay the correct amount, just that they get their costs covered in aggregate.