Category Archives: Smart Meter

Santa Cruz Smart Meter Rebels 1, PG&E 0

Posted on December 17, 2011 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

Here is a story from the US where the power company has backed down Santa Cruz Smart Meter Rebels 1, PG&E 0 – Central Coast News Story – KSBW The Central Coast.

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Smart meters and dumb MPs | Herald Sun

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

POLITICIANS just dont get it. People are sick and tired of their dumb decisions. Energy Minister Michael OBrien admits smart meters will cost a massive $2.3 billion, almost triple their original estimate, but says its too late to do anything … Continue reading →

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Time to Join the Rebellion

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

Join us in refusing to ever have a Smart Meter installed. If they can do it over seas we Aussies can do it here as well. Fight for your rights and join us in the rebellion. We and many many … Continue reading →

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Smart meters here to stay | 3AW

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

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

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

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

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

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

Posted on December 13, 2011 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

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

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

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 companies to flick your switches | Herald Sun

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

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

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

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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