Category Archives: Smart Meter

Electrical industry calls for investigation into electricity prices

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

Today, peak Australian electrical industry body, the National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA), called on the Victorian Government to investigate electricity prices rises to provide greater transparency for consumers. Yesterday Origin Energy announced further electricity price rises meaning the average … Continue reading →

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Sydney – here they come!

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

Thousands of homes across the Hunter and in Sydney will form the first “Smart Cities” in Australia, as part of a $100 million trial that will see the deployment of smart-grid technology. Ausgrid beat tough interstate competition to win in … Continue reading →

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Frequencies now similar to mobile and cordless phones!

Posted on November 26, 2011 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

What the? ARPANSA seems to contradict both the Minister and Jemena!! The Minister for Energy Michael O’Brien says: “a Smart Meter produces less radio frequency than other house hold items like a cordless phone”. “You receive far more radiation from … Continue reading →

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Record complaints made against power companies, Ombudsman reports | Herald Sun

Posted on November 24, 2011 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

RECORD numbers of complaints are being made against gas and electricity companies as they employ debt collectors to chase thousands of struggling customers over unpaid bills. The shocking extent of bill defaulting is revealed in a new report from Victoria’s … Continue reading →

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Smart meters trigger Wi-Fi blackout – ZDNet Australia

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

About 250 consumers in the US have reported that smart meters cause interference with internet routers and other electronics. The Office of the Public Advocate, a state-authorised advocacy group for utility customers in Maine, reported last week that Central Maine … Continue reading →

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MEETING MEDIA RELEASE by the Casey & Cardinia Smartmeter Awareness Group – 30th November

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

SMARTMETERS DAMAGING OUR FINANCIAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH. Are you concerned about any of these issues? Your electricity bills going through the roof with the new Time of Use tariff. Health issues related to the meters microwave radiation – you can’t … Continue reading →

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Energy Minister Michael O’Brien states: nobody is forced to accept a meter at this point in time.

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

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On-line Polls

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

1. iCredit 500 2. Landis+Gyr E350

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Symposium on Radiofrequency (including Mobile Phones) and Public Health 21st November

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

Swinburne’s Brain and Psychological Sciences Research Centre (BPsyC) Hosts This Year’s “Science and Wireless” Public Forum The annual “Science & Wireless” event provides a unique opportunity for scientists, regulators, industry specialists and members of the community to meet and exchange … Continue reading →

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EMF Scientific Workshop 2011 : Energy Networks Association 22nd November

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

The annual ENA EMF Scientific Workshop for 2011 will be held on Tuesday 22 November 2011 at Jasper Hotel, 489 Elizabeth Street Melbourne. The Workshop is sponsored by the EMF Program of the Energy Networks Association. The guest speaker for the Workshop … Continue reading →

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