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Geelong Smart Meter rollout confusion

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

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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Smarter meter beater | Geelong, VIC, 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

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?

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

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

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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Are smart meters security disasters? – ZDNet Australia

The security weaknesses could potentially allow miscreants to snoop on customers and steal data, cut off power to buildings, and even cause widespread outages, according to a number of experts who have studied the meters and looked into smart-grid systems. … Continue reading

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Angry owners blame smart meters as costly gadgets blow | Herald Sun

HOUSEHOLD appliances are breaking down just hours or days after smart meters are installed. Angry homeowners stuck with bills for repairs or replacement ovens, washing machines, dishwashers and fridges fear the new technology is to blame. But electricity companies insist … Continue reading

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Smart meters may get the flick | Herald Sun

VICTORIA’S new electricity smart meters could get the axe with the state’s 2.6 million households and business owners being asked for their view. The State Government will today launch a review of the program amid fears of rising electricity bills … Continue reading

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