Author Archives: Stop Smart Meters Australia

What does a Victorian Smart Meter look like?

Posted on October 25, 2011 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

Smart meter http://www.truenergy.com.au/meters/index.xhtml Other Meters http://www.truenergy.com.au/residential/youraccount/electricitymeters.xhtml

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Smart Meters only compulsory in Vic

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

NSW & QLD watching what happens

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Geelong Smart Meter rollout confusion

Posted on October 22, 2011 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

ELECTRICITY distributor Powercor says it has not told Geelong homeowners about their right to defer their Smart Meter installation because they should have seen the media coverage and government advertising on the issue. Approximately 10,000 of the electricity-use monitors have … Continue reading →

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Smart meters rolling out in Port Phillip

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

WITH the rollout of smart meters about to kick off in Port Phillip, one St Kilda body corporate manager has reported being offered financial inducements to install the meters. “We were offered money in the form of payments, which is … Continue reading →

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What some people are doing to stop the Smart Meter installation.

Posted on October 1, 2011 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

1st go to the how to defer page.  For more information about what others are doing to make this permanent click here http://savedereel.com/smart-meters

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Smarter meter beater | Geelong, VIC, Australia

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

IT’S hardly surprising energy users might be a little suspicious of a government mandate for them to install smart meters in their homes. Everyone’s been told electricity charges will rise as new measures, new taxes, are brought in to combat … Continue reading →

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Consumer lose in stalemate over pricey smart meters | Herald Sun

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

Consumers will end up paying the price with smart meters, argues Neil Mitchell. THERE’S no way to avoid this. By now you either have a smart meter in your power box or it’s belting on the cover trying to get … Continue reading →

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Smart Meters for Dummies?

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

Smart Meters for Dummies? Posted by: 3AW Radio | 15 August, 2011 – 1:01 PM The State Government has defended the smart metre distribution companies, claiming they are respecting the wishes of home owners. There are reports from callers over the weekend … Continue reading →

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Surge in electric hostility – The Age

Posted on August 14, 2011 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

Property owners are receiving smart meteres whether they want them or not.SMART electricity meters are sometimes being installed without consent and against the wishes of property owners, sparking a surge in consumer complaints and, in extreme cases, attacks on electrical … Continue reading →

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Smart meter rip-off stopped | Herald Sun

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

POWER companies have been caught trying to grab an extra $500 million from Victorians to pay for the smart meter roll-out. The Australian Energy Regulator has moved to block a bid by CitiPower, Jemena, Powercor, SP AusNet and United Energy … Continue reading →

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