Tag Archives: Energy

Confirmed! The existence of a “conscientious objectors” list.

Posted on October 25, 2012 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

Stop Smart Meters Australia has been aware for some time, anecdotally, that some people who are refusing to accept the installation of a smart meter have been placed on a smart meter ‘refusal’ list. This has now been confirmed in … Continue reading →

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Meters not so smart?

Posted on October 17, 2012 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

  A NORTH East building biologist says Victoria’s new smart meters should not be compulsory until their safety can be guaranteed. Owner of At Harmony Consulting Narelle Haw has seen several people with severe health problems, including insomnia and heart palpitations, … Continue reading →

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The not so smart, smart grid: Potential security risks associated with the deployment of smart grid technologies

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

The electricity grid has been up until now a relatively stable artifice of modern industrialized nations. The power grids are the most widespread wired networks in the world. They are heavily regulated and standardized to protect the integrity, stability and … Continue reading →

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Smart meters too toxic to touch – Sydney Morning Herald

Posted on September 6, 2012 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

It is perhaps the biggest single public policy failure in the energy sector of the past decade – mandated smart meters which are being introduced in Victoria. With the cost of the roll-out now estimated at more than $2 billion … Continue reading →

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I don’t want a smart meter either | Gippsland Times

Posted on August 28, 2012 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

I write in support of Mrs Allitt’s letter last week headed “We don’t want or need smart meters” (Gippsland Times 21/8). We are told that we have no choice. Well, we do have a choice. This is Australia, not Syria. You can object on … Continue reading →

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Smart meter rollout begins | Heads up Mitchell Shire!

Posted on July 20, 2012 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

SMART meters will soon replace analogue electricity meters across the Mitchell Shire as part of new industry standards for 2013. SP AusNet is now installing the new technology throughout the shire including Beveridge, Broadford, Heathcote Junction, Kilmore, Puckapunyal, Pyalong, Reedy … Continue reading →

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Smart Meter concerns raised – Bairnsdale Advertiser

Posted on July 3, 2012 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

More than 20 local residents raised their concerns over the installation of Smart Meters at a Smart Meter Awareness Forum in Bairnsdale recently. (Related post BAIRNSDALE SMART METER COMMUNITY FORUM) Residents from Bairnsdale, Maffra and Bruthen came together to ask questions … Continue reading →

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Not-so-smart meters costly | Herald Sun

Posted on May 5, 2012 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

HOUSEHOLDS FACE EXTRA SMART METER CHARGES OVER THE NEXT FOUR YEARS. HERALD SUN HOUSEHOLDS could be slugged up to $45 extra in smart meter charges over the next four years as a major distributor fights to claw back technology costs. … Continue reading →

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Concerned about these smart meters because of the health & safety issues!

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

I have been very concerned about these smart meters because of the health issues and other safety issues. We have a bidirectional meter which we had to install when we put in solar in January. They were going to install it … Continue reading →

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Suffered from heart palpitations and headaches – Queensland

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

More than 3 months ago I had “smart meters” installed at my home in Yeppoon Queensland. Since then I have gradually suffered from heart palpitations and headaches on an ever-increasing frequency and severity. I feel sure it is because of … Continue reading →

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