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Wimmera anti-smart meter campaign intensifies – Public Meeting in Horsham, 20 October

Posted on October 17, 2013 by

Wimmera anti-Smart Meter campaigner Di Bell of Horsham and a group of supporters have rekindled a push against the household installation of the digital measuring devices. Mrs Bell, an outspoken critic of the safety of the meters and a program … Continue reading →

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Electricity giant SP AusNet has appeal to increase charges to consumers to cover the cost of smart meters dismissed | Herald Sun

Posted on August 7, 2013 by

AN electricity giant trying to slug Victorian customers tens of millions of dollars more for smart meters has had its legal bid for higher prices rebuffed. The Australian Competition Tribunal has dismissed distributor SP AusNet’s appeal to increase charges over … Continue reading →

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Power switch may mean smart meter cost unless ‘metering competition’ is delayed | Herald Sun

Posted on July 18, 2013 by

VICTORIAN households and small businesses risk being charged up to $140 for a new smart meter if they switch retailers. Rules allowing only distributors, rather than retailers, from installing or replacing meters are due to expire at the end of … Continue reading →

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British Columbia (Canada) backs down on wireless smart meters

Posted on July 12, 2013 by

The B.C. Government does a back flip on their smart meter mandate by suggesting that they won’t force people to accept a wireless smart meter after 60,000 people objected to having one installed on their property. It was reported on … Continue reading →

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THE VICTORIAN GOVERNMENT: MANDATING AN UNLAWFUL ACT AND CREATING A POTENTIAL PUBLIC HEALTH CATASTROPHE

Posted on June 28, 2013 by

Occasionally SSMA receives letters from the public in relation to smart meters and the actions they have taken. We thought this letter deserves sharing. The writer of this featured letter developed severe, debilitating symptoms from neighbouring smart meters and for … Continue reading →

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LANDMARK LAWSUIT LAUNCHED AGAINST EDISON AND PG&E OVER HEALTH EFFECTS FROM SMART METERS

Posted on June 12, 2013 by

Customers Sue Edison and PG&E Over Health Effects From Smart Meters/Smart grid The law firms of David Kyle and Paul Overett have filed suit against SCE Edison and PG&E for health effects from smart meters/smart grid and will host a … Continue reading →

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IS THE SMART GRID REALLY SECURE?

Posted on May 31, 2013 by

“HACKED!” – Monday 27 May 2013 While debate rages over Australia’s border security, there’s growing evidence that the greatest threat to Australia’s national security potentially comes from foreign computer hackers. Few in government or business will admit the full extent … Continue reading →

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