Author Archives: Stop Smart Meters Australia

Smart meters here to stay | 3AW

Dean Mighell, head of Victoria’s peak electricity union says he still won’t be having a smart meter installed despite today’s announcement. Mighell is one of many outraged this morning to learn Premier Ted Baillieu will not stop the highly controversial roll … Continue reading

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Victorias electricity smart meters here to stay | Herald Sun

A Baillieu government audit has concluded smart meters will help households control their energy use and ease some pain from soaring power bills in the future. THE $2.18 billion roll-out of Victorias electricity smart meters will go ahead because too … Continue reading

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Flawed meters a dumb idea | Herald Sun

GEORGE Lawson says the only thing he has got out of having a smart meter is a bigger bill. Since one of the units was installed at his Canterbury home in February last year, his supply charges have jumped by … Continue reading

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Smart meters made us ill, says resident – Frankston Weekly

BY ALECIA PINNER. A MT Eliza couple has been sleeping in their van for six weeks as they believe their smart meter is making them sick. Rosemary, who did not want her full name published, said her symptoms began soon … Continue reading

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Cranbourne resident takes a negative look at smart meters

WARNING to power companies: don’t mess with Rosina O’Neal’s meter box. Mrs O’Neal is on full alert for electricians attempting to install a smart meter at her Cranbourne property. Taped to her meter box is a notice that makes her … Continue reading

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Power rationing ruling alarms consumer groups

CONSUMER groups are concerned that a ruling to allow power companies to ration their supply to households could leave some people high and dry. A final ruling by the Essential Services Commission this week opens the way for power companies … Continue reading

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Power companies to flick your switches | Herald Sun

The state regulator has paved the way for a radical system that gives the potential for companies to temporarily disconnect customers when they hit a consumption cap. VICTORIAN households may get the option of letting electricity companies ration their power … Continue reading

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Resolution of the Public Forum On Smart Meters

The Public Forum was held at the Uniting Church Hall Pakenham on Wednesday November 30th, 2011. This meeting of residents of Pakenham and surrounding districts, supports the proposal that a meeting be held with the Minister for Energy, Michael O’Brien, and the … Continue reading

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Installed onto my property without my consent

I recently found out that a smart meter was installed onto my property without my consent. So I decided to contact the company for a please explain. To my horror the response I got was we can do whatever we want and … Continue reading

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Electrical industry calls for investigation into electricity prices

Today, peak Australian electrical industry body, the National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA), called on the Victorian Government to investigate electricity prices rises to provide greater transparency for consumers. Yesterday Origin Energy announced further electricity price rises meaning the average … Continue reading

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