Tag Archives: Utilities

Calling for some smart meter clarification | The Courier

Posted on January 3, 2013 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

It was interesting to read in The Courier December 20, 2012, that the Minister for Energy and Resources, Michael O’Brien has sought to clarify any health concerns about smart meters. I think we do need some clarification. At the “Victorian … Continue reading →

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Smart meters too costly – 6PR Radio Interiew Perth

Posted on December 18, 2012 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

Economic experts are calling the federal government’s push for smart metering the wrong move for consumers. Paul Murray spoke to Danny Price from Frontier Economics Australia who says the required investment for smart meters in Australia may not justify the … Continue reading →

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Power plays not such a clever move for households

Posted on December 2, 2012 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

GOVERNMENTS are deep in the thrall of the power lobby. Despite the backlash against smart meters in Victoria – the only state where they have been rolled out – and despite the spectre of even higher electricity bills as a … Continue reading →

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Smart meters locked out in Darebin – Health – News – Preston Leader

Posted on November 20, 2012 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

MEMBERS of Darebin’s Progress Association are encouraging residents to padlock their electricity boxes to stop smart meters being installed. Association spokeswoman Marion Harper said Melbourne barrister Eugene White had given legal advice there was nothing illegal in refusing smart meter … Continue reading →

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Councillor locks out smart meter – Hume Leader

Posted on November 20, 2012 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

A HUME councillor has locked her front gate to prevent power companies from installing a smart meter. Councillor Helen Patsikatheodorou said the State Government rollout, which is occurring in Tullamarine, Gladstone Park and Westmeadows, should be stopped. “The State Government … Continue reading →

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No need for smart meter in my house | The Courier

Posted on November 15, 2012 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

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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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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Letter of the week!

Posted on October 14, 2012 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

Stop Smart Meters Australia receives copies of numerous letters addressed to power distributors from people who are refusing installation of smart meters. We thought this letter deserves sharing……. The letter was sent to us with this introduction: “We and our … 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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