Author Archives: Stop Smart Meters Australia

No action by MP over smart meter concerns – The Courier

On Friday December 14, 10 concerned members of the public, including myself, had a meeting with MP Geoff Howard at his electoral office in Ballarat to voice concerns to him over the smart meter rollout. Mr Howard finally admitted that … Continue reading

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Smart meters, but at whose expense?

THE introduction of smart meters in Victoria may have been a costly exercise  for consumers but it has proven an impressive money spinner for a handful of  Australian entrepreneurs. Cameron O’Reilly, the scion of the Heinz food empire and former chief … Continue reading

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Smart meters too costly – 6PR Radio Interiew Perth

Economic experts are calling the federal government’s push for smart metering the wrong move for consumers. Paul Murray spoke to Danny Price from Frontier Economics Australia who says the required investment for smart meters in Australia may not justify the … Continue reading

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Digital [smart] meters not so smart | Star Dandenong

CITY of Greater Dandenong is planning to refuse smart meters on council property, with one councillor questioning whether they’re “an electrical form of asbestos”. Residents concerned about the health impacts of the digital meters have contacted several councillors asking for … Continue reading

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Prime Minister Gillard reiterates that smart meters are not compulsory

Transcript of Prime Minister’s Interview with Charlie Pickering, Carrie Bickmore & Scott Dooley – The Project FRI 07 DECEMBER 2012 HOST: They say that if you can remember being at COAG, then you weren’t really there. Someone who definitely was … Continue reading

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Smart Meter Health Effects Survey

Brand new SMART METER HEALTH EFFECTS SURVEY:  If you feel your health has been affected  by smart meters, the Maine Coalition to Stop Smart Meters request your immediate help in studying these effects.  Follow the link below for more information and to … Continue reading

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COAG meeting does not support mandatory roll-out of smart meters

Federal and state leaders have agreed on a plan aimed at curbing power price rises, which Prime Minister Julia Gillard says will save households about $250 a year once it is fully implemented. The agreement, reached during today’s Council of … Continue reading

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Smart meters will ‘increase’ power bills – The West Australian

Installing smart meters to monitor electricity use would cost up to $1000 a household, the State Government has claimed as it tries to short-circuit Opposition Leader Mark McGowan’s appeal to families battling high power bills. As a report criticised the … Continue reading

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Smart metering? Dumb solution

Frontier Economics reviews costs and benefits of smart metering The implementation of smart metering in Australia is currently the focus of considerable attention.  The Federal Government’s recent Energy White Paper promotes smart metering as a way to provide information about … Continue reading

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Smart power meters: a clever idea? QLD

More than 400,000 electronic power meters have already been installed across southeast Queensland as debate rages over whether “smart meters” will help curb electricity price rises. Ahead of a meeting with state premiers on Friday, Prime Minister Julia Gillard has … Continue reading

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