Tag Archives: Smart meter

Smart Meter Information Session Tomorrow at 1pm!

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

Talk about short notice. It is almost like the government doesn’t really want anyone to attend!!! ——————————————————————————————- The Department of Primary Industries would like to invite you to attend an Information Session. Dear Stakeholder, This morning the Minister for Energy … Continue reading →

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Smart meters here to stay | 3AW

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

Dean Mighell, head of Victoria’s peak electricity union says he still won’t be having a smart meter installed despite today’s announcement. Mighell is one of many outraged this morning to learn Premier Ted Baillieu will not stop the highly controversial roll … Continue reading →

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Victorias electricity smart meters here to stay | Herald Sun

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

A Baillieu government audit has concluded smart meters will help households control their energy use and ease some pain from soaring power bills in the future. THE $2.18 billion roll-out of Victorias electricity smart meters will go ahead because too … Continue reading →

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Flawed meters a dumb idea | Herald Sun

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

GEORGE Lawson says the only thing he has got out of having a smart meter is a bigger bill. Since one of the units was installed at his Canterbury home in February last year, his supply charges have jumped by … Continue reading →

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Smart meters made us ill, says resident – Frankston Weekly

Posted on December 13, 2011 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

BY ALECIA PINNER. A MT Eliza couple has been sleeping in their van for six weeks as they believe their smart meter is making them sick. Rosemary, who did not want her full name published, said her symptoms began soon … Continue reading →

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Cranbourne resident takes a negative look at smart meters

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

WARNING to power companies: don’t mess with Rosina O’Neal’s meter box. Mrs O’Neal is on full alert for electricians attempting to install a smart meter at her Cranbourne property. Taped to her meter box is a notice that makes her … Continue reading →

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Sydney – here they come!

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

Thousands of homes across the Hunter and in Sydney will form the first “Smart Cities” in Australia, as part of a $100 million trial that will see the deployment of smart-grid technology. Ausgrid beat tough interstate competition to win in … Continue reading →

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New Stop Sign

Posted on November 26, 2011 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

Why a new stop sign? The old one stated: I DECLINE TO HAVE A ‘SMART METER’ FITTED UNTIL AFTER THE STATE GOVERNMENT HAS COMPLETED THE ‘SMART METER’ REVIEW PROCESS. THANK YOU. The new one says: NOT EVER Click Here

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Frequencies now similar to mobile and cordless phones!

Posted on November 26, 2011 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

What the? ARPANSA seems to contradict both the Minister and Jemena!! The Minister for Energy Michael O’Brien says: “a Smart Meter produces less radio frequency than other house hold items like a cordless phone”. “You receive far more radiation from … Continue reading →

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Record complaints made against power companies, Ombudsman reports | Herald Sun

Posted on November 24, 2011 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

RECORD numbers of complaints are being made against gas and electricity companies as they employ debt collectors to chase thousands of struggling customers over unpaid bills. The shocking extent of bill defaulting is revealed in a new report from Victoria’s … Continue reading →

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