Tag Archives: Jemena

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

Posted on July 18, 2013 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

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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What are CitiPower, Powercor, Jemena and United Energy hiding?

Posted on June 18, 2013 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

The location of telecommunication towers in Australia is freely available.  Why aren’t collectors in the meshed smart meter networks also within the public domain?  Areas close to collectors may have higher levels of radiation than other areas in the meshed … Continue reading →

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Can Jemena be accused of intimidating and threatening their customers?

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

Many Jemena customers have recently been sent a letter advising them that they must allow the installation of a smart meter. In short the letter states. This compulsory meter exchange is Government policy. If you have a smart meter resistance … Continue reading →

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Jemena blames politics for smart meter confusion

Posted on November 30, 2012 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

One of the largest network operators in Victoria has criticised state  governments in Victoria and New South Wales over their handling of the debate  about the roll-out of smart meters. Jemena, which provides electricity to 319,000 homes and businesses across  … Continue reading →

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$20 smart meter slug blows fuses

Posted on November 1, 2012 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

POWER distributors will reap an extra $20 million from smart meter  customers next year after yet another budget blowout. The hike, which is over and above costs already approved, will add up to $20  to the annual charge householders with … Continue reading →

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Stopping smart meters on the peninsula – Mornington Peninsula Leader

Posted on July 17, 2012 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

TAMARA Hicks is leading a street vigil to stop smart meter contractors in their tracks. Ms Hicks is one of a group of residents from Sixth Ave and surrounding streets angry they may be forced to have the devices fitted … Continue reading →

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Sixth Avenue Rebellion (Rosebud)

Posted on July 14, 2012 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

We’ve locked up meters and put signs up in ten houses.  The Leader Newspaper has taken our pictures and are putting a story about our concerns, especially health.  Ages of protesters range from 40’s to 90.  Evidently installers aren’t coming … Continue reading →

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Radiation fear prompts action on Oak Park smart meter – Moreland Leader

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

AN elderly resident’s health fears prompted his electricity provider to reduce radiation from his smart meter by 90 per cent. Jemena agreed to reduce the meter’s radiofrequency from 1000mw to 100mw after Oak Park asbestosis sufferer Antonio Bonifazio, 67, expressed … Continue reading →

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Electrician gets shocked by shonky smart meter installation | 3AW Neil Mitchell

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

An electrician with 25 years’ experience has told Neil Mitchell how an incorrectly installed smart meter gave him a strong electric shock. Warren May said he went to check on a leaking pipe at his Ascot Vale home, and upon … Continue reading →

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Smart Meter Public Demonstration on Channel 9 News

Posted on May 6, 2012 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

Well done to everyone who supported the rally on Sunday. Here’s the coverage we received on Channel 9 News – See also this photo from the day – http://www.flickr.com/photos/77983548@N05/7147761035/ Related post: Smart Meter Public Demonstration.

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