Tag Archives: Smart meter

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

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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No need for smart meter in my house | The Courier

I find Mark Travill’s letter (The Courier, November 9) a little bit, well, what is the word – wish I could think of one? Independent testing, now, there are two words I can relate to. Take insulation batts, for example, … Continue reading

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Spread the word…. Victorian Forum, 25 November – Be there!

  Please note, according to some Melway maps, Willesdon Road is in Hughesdal.

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Former Motorola Strategic Director directing the Victorian Government’s response to smart meter health complaints

In a recent letter to a concerned Victorian citizen from the Office of the Minister for Energy and Resources, the Minister discounted the potential for any health impacts of smart meters partially based on the expert advice of the Victorian … Continue reading

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Tullamarine Smart Meter Awareness Meeting – 17 November

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Bloated power sector must be reined in – The Age, 8/11/12

The workforce in the electricity industry has more than doubled over the past six years although the actual amount of energy supplied to consumers has remained flat. That’s right. Zero growth in supply to the national electricity market but a … Continue reading

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More switch off smart meter rollout  | Casey Weekly Berwick

VIVIENNE Skeen says she will go to court if necessary in her battle to stop an unwanted device — an electricity smart meter — being installed on her property. Ms Skeen, who lives in the Lakeside estate, Pakenham, has written … Continue reading

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Smart meters a concern to the population | The Ballarat Courier

Smart meters are a growing concern to the population. There are a number of organisations which have given strong cautions about all technology that emit radiation similar to that of smart meters. These include the Council of Europe, the European … Continue reading

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$20 smart meter slug blows fuses

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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Big energy users agree to switch off in peaks – NSW here they come!

ELECTRICITY demand will be cut by the amount of power needed for 50,000 airconditioners on the hottest days this summer under a deal between NSW transmission network operator TransGrid and big energy users like manufacturers, universities and data centres. The … Continue reading

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