Andy Marino PhD, one of the highest-respected EMF research scientists today, has been unleashed onto PECO (the Pennsylvania utility). His testimony is a must-read.
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‘Smart’ Meters Not Necessary to Modernize the Electric Grid, Says a Major U.S. Utility
Reprinted with permission. Original post at Smart Grid Awareness On July 30, 2015, the New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission issued an ‘order of notice’...
Smart meters: surveillance
Utilities ‘very excited’ about mining smart meter data and invading your privacy (video)
At a recent IBM-related conference, Dr. Stephen Pratt, Chief Technical Officer for CenterPoint Energy, stated the following during an interview: “We have an entire...
Action & successes, Smart meters: cost & corruption, Smart meters: surveillance
Indiana regulators reject Duke Energy’s $1.9B plan to install ‘smart’ meters
The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission has wisely rejected Duke's request to install radiation-emitting surveillance and metering devices.
Smart meters: cost & corruption, Smart meters: surveillance
U.S. Gov’t ignored TACD report: “Forbid utilities from installing smart meters without consumers’ informed consent”
A resolution regarding smart meters was issued by the Transatlantic Consumer Dialogue (TACD) outlined grave concerns about 'smart' meters, and stated: "Forbid utilities...
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MARCH UPDATE: Smart meters spiral out of control
by K.T. Weaver, for Take Back Your Power March has been one of the worst months ever for “smart meters” in terms of critical news reporting and negative revelations...
Smart meters: grid vulnerability
Industry experts: Hackers can now “harm human life” through smart meters
by K.T. Weaver, for Take Back Your Power Utilities and the smart grid industry tout only the hypothetical benefits of smart meters, never seriously discussing the...
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2014: The year the ‘smart’ meter agenda (and its inevitable failure) became obvious
Having reached the end of 2014, there is no doubt it has been a devastating year for utility smart meters and smart grid advocates. Whether all utility executives yet...
Smart meters: surveillance
Dutch case study: “smart” meter privacy invasions are unjustifiable in a democratic society
This article presents a compelling argument on how granular data collection by so-called "smart" meters invades the privacy of consumers and, furthermore, how such...
Action & successes, Smart meters: home fires
SaskPower CEO resigns following investigation into smart meter “catastrophe”
by K.T. Weaver, for Take Back Your Power As reported in late July, following a series of fires throughout Saskatchewan, Canada, “SaskPower ordered to remove all 105,000...
A couple barely escaped a house fire with their lives in Detroit, Michigan, early Sunday morning, October 5th, 2014. Sadly, their two dogs were killed in the blaze. The...
Smart meters: cost & corruption, Smart meters: grid vulnerability, Smart meters: surveillance
Ralph Nader: “Smart meters a step toward technological despotism”
With a career as a consumer advocate, Ralph Nader’s views on selected issues can many times bridge the gaps between the major political parties. Such is the case on so...
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Fatal fire in Nevada, smart meter suspected: “Be very aware, very vigilant” says Fire Chief
by K.T. Weaver, for Take Back Your Power Criminal liability actions against utilities deploying meters now appear to be inevitable SEE ALSO: • Saskatchewan, Canada:...
This new 75-page report is perhaps the most comprehensive document of its kind on the topic of smart meter privacy invasions.
The recent events in Saskatchewan, Canada (and now elsewhere) have refocused attention on one of the many risks associated with “smart” utility meters, i.e., the...
Action & successes, Smart meters: grid vulnerability, The bigger picture
When Will the Smart Meter Insanity End?
by K.T. Weaver. There have been a number of articles appearing in the national media over the past few weeks outlining the dangers and risks of so-called “smart” utility...
An international group of doctors and scientific experts is joining with non-profit organizations to urge pregnant women to limit their exposure to wireless radiation...
Nick Hunn at Creative Connectivity is a wireless technology expert who is quite skeptical of the purported benefits of smart meters and the current level of smart grid...
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Utility Industry: Smart Meter Backlash is Catching on Everywhere
by K.T. Weaver, frmr Senior Health Physicist at a leading electric utility. According to SmartGridNews.com: “Smart meter backlash is ‘mass hysteria.’ (And it's catching...
Industry control: Are conflicts of interest at Public Utility Commissions preventing disclosure — or even consideration — of demonstrated harm? On March 26, 2014, three...