Tag Archives: Energy

NSW energy watchdog bemoans ‘confusion, broken trust’ as smart meter rollout sputters

Posted on June 15, 2025 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

An energy watchdog has sounded the alarm over the rollout of smart meters in Australia’s most populous state, saying too many consumers are being hit with poor service and left worse off. The New South Wales Energy and Water Ombudsman … Continue reading →

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Thousands sent eye-watering bills after switching to smart meters

Posted on December 8, 2024 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

Thousands of customers in England have been sent inaccurate energy bills after switching to a smart meter, according to a leading charity. Citizens Advice said nearly half (49pc) of the 52,000 concerned customers whogot in touch about their energy bills … Continue reading →

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Victorian petition to allow disabling of remote function of electricity smart meters

Posted on April 20, 2024 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

Current regulations in Victoria do not allow for the disabling of the remote function of electricity smart meters. The fact remains that Victorians are subjected to among the harshest smart meter policies in Australia.  Elsewhere, customers have the right to … Continue reading →

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Smart meter price pain as power spikes – The Australian

Posted on February 17, 2018 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

Electricity smart meters have been recommended for all households and businesses, a move that would raise the cost of power during peak periods in a bid to lower demand, as data shows Victoria and South Australia are unable to produce … Continue reading →

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Smart meters: good idea or a lot of hot air? – U.K. Telegraph

Posted on October 28, 2013 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

If anyone needed convincing about the insecurity of Britain’s energy policy, then the news that some of our biggest wind farms were last week producing just enough power to boil a few hundred kettles should help. It is the obvious … Continue reading →

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

Posted on October 17, 2013 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

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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Smart Meter Public Meeting, 5th October, Broadmeadows

Posted on September 30, 2013 by Stop Smart Meters Australia
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Queensland avoids smart meter mandate

Posted on September 11, 2013 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

New discussion paper cites Victorian smart meter debacle, says advanced electricity meter roll out must be ‘customer-driven’ A report issued by the Queensland government advocates avoiding a mandated rollout of advanced electricity meters, such as smart meters, citing the much-criticised … Continue reading →

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Petition Hon Nicholas Kotsiras

Posted on August 25, 2013 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

“Government & Power Companies: People are being forced from their homes. Give us a choice to remove & refuse the smart meter In a country such as Australia you expect to feel safe in your home, you expect the Government … 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 Stop Smart Meters Australia

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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