Yearly Archives: 2014

Take Back Your Power — upcoming screenings

07/30/2014     06:30 pm         Huntington Beach, CA, USA 08/15/2014     07:00 pm         Seattle, WA, USA 08/22/2014     07:00 pm         Park Forest, IL, USA 08/30/2014     08:10 pm         Saugerties, NY, USA 09/14/2014     07:00 pm         Vero Beach, FL, USA More information at http://www.takebackyourpower.net/screenings/

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Florida report on energy company influence over legislature and Public Service Commission

In Florida (and elsewhere), utility companies certainly wield a lot of power. This shows up as rate increases, hidden fees, fees for nuclear power plants that don’t exist, municipal utility buy-up controversies, Smart Meter and Smart Grid problems (including time-of-use … Continue reading

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Smart Meters violate FCC rules

Filed in 2011 with the California Public Utilities Commission: The EMF Safety Network alleges that PG&E Smart Meters violate one or more FCC conditions that determine RF exposure compliance. The FCC Grants of Equipment Authorization, which govern the rules upon … Continue reading

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Health Department report on Smart Meter health risks

On January 24, 2012, the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors in California received a report from the County Health Officer on the health risks of Smart Meters. The report, written by Santa Cruz County Health Officer Dr. Poki Stewart Namkung, … Continue reading

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Illinois and Massachusetts require Smart Meters. Isn’t that illegal?

The federal 2005 Energy Act is very clear – Smart Meters are to be offered to customers and only installed if they request them. SEC. 1252. SMART METERING. (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 111(d) of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of … Continue reading

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Switching mode power supply — critical problem in Smart Meters and digital meters

From the Ecological Options Network (http://eon3emfblog.net) Just When You Thought It Was Safe to Opt-Out Ironically, now that PG&E is offering to disable the wireless RF function (for a hefty price) in their smart meters, we find that there’s an … Continue reading

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Illinois leaders oppose Smart Meters — ICC mandates Smart Meters by 2022 — ComEd speeds up roll-out

What a disappointment for ComEd and its many supporters. With help from many, it managed to overturn a governor’s veto to get very specific legislation authorizing adequate returns for a multi-billion-dollar grid modernization effort. And then, after the project was already … Continue reading

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Cindy Sage Challenges the “Smart” in LADWP’s “Smart” Grid (VIDEO)

Note: Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) is using Itron Smart Meters. The information on Itron emissions is here: https://smartmeterharm.org/2014/07/13/how-many-rf-pulses-per-day-from-a-smart-meter/ From EMF Safety Network, posted on May 13, 2013: LADWP project manager guarantees “smart” meters are optional! Last week at … Continue reading

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“Take Back Your Power 2014” released; screenings this week

The documentary “Take Back Your Power” about Smart Meters and the Smart Grid was released worldwide on September 5, 2013, winning several film awards. This informative and powerful film by Director Josh del Sol takes the viewer on an investigation … Continue reading

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“No rational basis” for Smart Meters, says Massachusetts utility company

In this startling document submitted to the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities, Northeast Utilities in Massachusetts lays out its objections to the Smart Meter program, including that Smart Meters are not needed to achieve grid modernization or achieve energy savings. … Continue reading

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