Tag Archives: Smart meter

Smart meter safety charge laid | Herald Sun

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

Safety concerns: ABC reporter Hamish Fitzsimmons inspects his fuse box, where the fire began. Picture: Chris Scott Herald Sun AN electrician has been charged after a woman suffered an electric shock from her newly installed smart meter. Energy Safe Victoria … Continue reading →

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Premier defends ‘safe’ smart meters – ABC News

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

By Alison Savage. PHOTO: A fire that damaged a Northcote home on the weekend is being blamed on the smart meter. (ABC: News) Victorian Premier Ted Baillieu has again defended the roll-out of smart meters, amid concerns they are causing … Continue reading →

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Socially restricted life because of EMR sensitivities

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

Thanks for providing a web site to help educate people on the dangers of EMR (from ‘smart meters’ etc).  I have to live an environmental / social restricted life because of EMR sensitivities – my ‘world’ is only getting smaller. … Continue reading →

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Stop Smart Meters Goes National … and International!

Posted on January 28, 2012 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

This is a post from our sister site in the US. We feature along with about 5 other groups. It is great to know that we have international support. People we are not alone in this fight. We are in … Continue reading →

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Unqualified people installing Smart Meters

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

I have my final notice of an installation of a smart meter. I have contacted the installers with my many concerns. I was told I cannot defer it and I have no choice. I contacted united energy and asked about … Continue reading →

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Bills from hi-tech devices silent on crucial power readings | Herald Sun

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

Smart meter customers are receiving bills missing the vital information about their power usage. Herald Sun SMART meter customers are being sent electricity bills missing details of meter readings, making it harder to check and dispute high bills. But Victorias … Continue reading →

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I wake up with headaches every morning.

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

We had a smart meter forced on us 18months ago and since then my husband has contracted Bowens disease and I wake up with headaches every morning. The meter is on the outside wall about half a meter away from … Continue reading →

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Problems with my ears

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

I had a smart meter fitted 7 days ago. I was apprehensive but thought that most people were overreacting to new technology. In 7 days my ears feel blocked and I have constant ringing in them. Also our door bell … Continue reading →

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Join the Rebellion Page updated & Form Letter

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

Through this site we have received comments from many people detailing the steps they are taking to prevent their Smart Meter installations. And so we have updated the Join the Rebellion Page with some of these steps and uploaded a basic Form … Continue reading →

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No sign of savings with electricity meters plagued by problems | Herald Sun

Posted on January 14, 2012 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

TWO out of five electricity smart meters are not fully working despite Victorians paying $100-$220 in meter fees each year. A Herald Sun analysis has exposed problems with the rollout of the devices, raising fears they may end up costing … Continue reading →

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