Tag Archives: Energy

Smart meter price pain as power spikes – The Australian

Posted on February 17, 2018 by

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

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

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
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Queensland avoids smart meter mandate

Posted on September 11, 2013 by

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

“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

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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