Tag Archives: Business

Not very smart | Star Dandenong News

Posted on February 28, 2013 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

CITY of Greater Dandenong is continuing a campaign against smart meters, despite legal advice that they can’t stop them from being installed. At their Monday 25 February meeting, councillors agreed to find out what it would cost to have electromagnetic … Continue reading →

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Smart box lock-out in Montmorency – Health – Diamond Valley Leader

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

A MONTMORENCY resident has locked his electricity box in a bid to stop authorities installing a smart meter. Leon Steiner, of Sherbourne Rd, said he had serious issues with the meters, which were being rolled out across Victoria. His major … Continue reading →

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Calling for some smart meter clarification | The Courier

Posted on January 3, 2013 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

It was interesting to read in The Courier December 20, 2012, that the Minister for Energy and Resources, Michael O’Brien has sought to clarify any health concerns about smart meters. I think we do need some clarification. At the “Victorian … Continue reading →

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Smart meters too costly – 6PR Radio Interiew Perth

Posted on December 18, 2012 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

Economic experts are calling the federal government’s push for smart metering the wrong move for consumers. Paul Murray spoke to Danny Price from Frontier Economics Australia who says the required investment for smart meters in Australia may not justify the … Continue reading →

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Digital [smart] meters not so smart | Star Dandenong

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

CITY of Greater Dandenong is planning to refuse smart meters on council property, with one councillor questioning whether they’re “an electrical form of asbestos”. Residents concerned about the health impacts of the digital meters have contacted several councillors asking for … Continue reading →

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NSW urged to market smart power meters | The Australian

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

A NSW discussion paper has recommended the state introduce a “market-led” rollout of electricity smart meters, saying it would be costly to taxpayers and consumers if the system was mandated by government. NSW Energy Minister Chris Hartcher on Tuesday released … Continue reading →

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Smart move, but not for consumers – The Age

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

DO WE really want to check our smart meters every time we turn on the dishwasher, take a shower or toast a slice of bread? Has anybody wondered why almost every power company and lobby group in the country is … Continue reading →

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Smart meters locked out in Darebin – Health – News – Preston Leader

Posted on November 20, 2012 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

MEMBERS of Darebin’s Progress Association are encouraging residents to padlock their electricity boxes to stop smart meters being installed. Association spokeswoman Marion Harper said Melbourne barrister Eugene White had given legal advice there was nothing illegal in refusing smart meter … Continue reading →

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Councillor locks out smart meter – Hume Leader

Posted on November 20, 2012 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

A HUME councillor has locked her front gate to prevent power companies from installing a smart meter. Councillor Helen Patsikatheodorou said the State Government rollout, which is occurring in Tullamarine, Gladstone Park and Westmeadows, should be stopped. “The State Government … Continue reading →

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Glen Eira fights smart meter roll-out – Council – News – Caulfield Glen Eira Leader

Posted on November 16, 2012 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

GLEN Eira Council will petition the State Government not to make Smart Meters compulsory. Councillor have voted unanimously to follow officers’ advice and relay residents’ concerns to the State Government. They further decided to call on the State Government to … Continue reading →

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