Category Archives: Smart Meter

Exploding smart meters are endangering householders and workers: claim | Herald Sun

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

ENERGY Safe Victoria is investigating claims that exploding smart meters are endangering householders and workers. The watchdog says companies should review testing procedures after power surges amid revelations of seven recent malfunctions in Pascoe Vale. Another smart meter was damaged … Continue reading →

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Smart Meter explosions covered up? 3AW

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

A whistleblower claims power companies know smart meters are exploding and are lying to consumers to cover it up. ‘John’ works for Jemena and claims at least six smart meters have exploded in and around Pascoe Vale, since Christmas. John … Continue reading →

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Listen to 3AW now, 91 year olds Smart Meter exploded yesterday!

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

Listen via your radio or the internet http://www.3aw.com.au/ Neil Mitchell is interviewing a 91 year old lady who’s Smart meter exploded yesterday.

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1000 smart meter customers set to track their energy use | Herald Sun

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

ELECTRICITY smart meter customers are being recruited for a year-long trial that will allow them to monitor and control their energy use. Up to 1000 volunteers with a home broadband connection in electricity distributor SP AusNet’s network area will be … Continue reading →

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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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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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