Author Archives: Stop Smart Meters Australia

County of Santa Cruz: Smart Meter Moratorium

Posted on February 11, 2012 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

From the Public Health Division of the County of Santa Cruz: The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors directed Dr Namkung, the Health Officer and Medical Director for the County of Santa Cruz, to complete an analysis of the research … Continue reading →

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Electricity billing errors a massive switch-off for customers | Herald Sun

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

Gillian Joyce with the $5482 bill. Picture: Mike Keating Herald Sun SHOCKED electricity customers are being overcharged as much as 1400 per cent due to billing blunders. Chirnside Park woman Gillian Joyce demanded an investigation after receiving an AGL account … Continue reading →

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A family friendly Information Evening about Smartmeters 21st February

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

A family friendly Information Evening about Smartmeters and how they affect us, will be held on Tuesday 21st February at 7.00pm at Rowan Park House, Kidds Road, Doveton. There is no charge, and this event is hosted by the Casey & Cardinia Smartmeter … Continue reading →

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American Academy of Environmental Medicine calls for a halt to wireless smart meters

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

The American Academy of Environmental Medicine (AAEM) has adopted a resolution calling for a halt to wireless smart meters. This represents the first national physician’s group to look in-depth at wireless health risks; and to advise the public and decision-makers about … Continue reading →

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Privacy trampled yet no one cares | Adelaide Now

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

REX Jory shares an alarming tale of bureaucracy invading the sanctity of the home. THIS is the extraordinary story of bureaucratic arrogance, bungling and incompetence. It is a frightening example of how the twin imperatives of time and money can … Continue reading →

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Smart meters for energy to be voluntary – London Telegraph

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

Smart Meters now voluntary – NOT Mandatory in the US and UK. The UK Government had promised that every household would have a smart meter by 2019 in a £12 billion programme to stop gas and electricity bills being estimated. Officials … Continue reading →

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PG&E Welcomes CPUC Decision On Analog Alternative To SmartMeter™

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

PG&E Welcomes CPUC Decision On Analog Alternative To SmartMeter™. Residential electric and gas customers who have concerns about wireless technology can now choose either a new SmartMeter™ or a traditional analog meter, following the final decision today by the California … Continue reading →

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Controversy continues over smart meters – ABC News Video

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

The Victorian Government is standing behind the roll out of electricity smart meters despite reports of a growing number of house fires. Watch the video via this link Controversy continues over smart meters – ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation).

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Smart meter safety charge laid | Herald Sun

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

Safety concerns: ABC reporter Hamish Fitzsimmons inspects his fuse box, where the fire began. Picture: Chris Scott Herald Sun AN electrician has been charged after a woman suffered an electric shock from her newly installed smart meter. Energy Safe Victoria … Continue reading →

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Premier defends ‘safe’ smart meters – ABC News

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

By Alison Savage. PHOTO: A fire that damaged a Northcote home on the weekend is being blamed on the smart meter. (ABC: News) Victorian Premier Ted Baillieu has again defended the roll-out of smart meters, amid concerns they are causing … Continue reading →

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