Category Archives: Smart Meter

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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Stop Smart Meters Goes National … and International!

Posted on January 28, 2012 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

This is a post from our sister site in the US. We feature along with about 5 other groups. It is great to know that we have international support. People we are not alone in this fight. We are in … Continue reading →

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Unqualified people installing Smart Meters

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

I have my final notice of an installation of a smart meter. I have contacted the installers with my many concerns. I was told I cannot defer it and I have no choice. I contacted united energy and asked about … Continue reading →

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Bills from hi-tech devices silent on crucial power readings | Herald Sun

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

Smart meter customers are receiving bills missing the vital information about their power usage. Herald Sun SMART meter customers are being sent electricity bills missing details of meter readings, making it harder to check and dispute high bills. But Victorias … Continue reading →

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Forum

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

There have been a number of requests to add a Forum to this site. Anyone is free to leave a comment on any post or page on this site, but those comments are generally tied to the subject of that … Continue reading →

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Join the Rebellion Page updated & Form Letter

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

Through this site we have received comments from many people detailing the steps they are taking to prevent their Smart Meter installations. And so we have updated the Join the Rebellion Page with some of these steps and uploaded a basic Form … Continue reading →

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No sign of savings with electricity meters plagued by problems | Herald Sun

Posted on January 14, 2012 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

TWO out of five electricity smart meters are not fully working despite Victorians paying $100-$220 in meter fees each year. A Herald Sun analysis has exposed problems with the rollout of the devices, raising fears they may end up costing … Continue reading →

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Smart meter hostility surge – Casey Weekly

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

A CRANBOURNE woman says she will continue to resist having a smart meter installed in spite of a government review recommending that the roll-out remain. The review, which included an independent cost-benefit analysis, dismissed health and safety concerns and concluded … Continue reading →

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