Monthly Archives: October 2016

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Posted on October 19, 2016 by admin

Grassroots advocacy and websites like this cost time and money. If you have been helped by the information here, consider making a one-time donation or an ongoing donation to keep this advocacy work fueled and available to the public. Go … Continue reading →

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An electrical engineer’s testimony on Smart Meters

Posted on October 14, 2016 by admin

From Stop Smart Meters Michigan Link By William Bathgate, Electrical Engineer October 12th, 2016 Revised October 13th, 2016 Editor’s Note: In the following article, originally written as a public comment to the Michigan Public Service Commission, Mr. Bathgate considers safety … Continue reading →

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Opposition to ComEd/Exelon plan: Chicago officials say changes would hurt low-income customers

Posted on October 13, 2016 by admin

From Crain’s Chicago Business Run your dishwasher at the wrong time, watch your electric bill soar? By Steve Daniels October 12, 2016 Six South and West Side aldermen, along with Cook County Commissioner Jesus “Chuy” Garcia, are pressing state lawmakers … Continue reading →

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Alarming discovery: “nerve block” frequencies emitted by Smart Meter (Landis & Gyr) – VIDEO

Posted on October 12, 2016 by admin

Information & Perspective by Warren Woodward Sedona, Arizona October 8, 2016 Everyone knows that wireless “smart” meters communicate via microwaves. What was unknown until now is that additional frequencies are transmitted in the 2 to 50 kilohertz range. Numerous studies … Continue reading →

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High water bills in Georgia halt installation of malfunctioning Sensus ‘smart’ water meters

Posted on October 12, 2016 by admin

From the Atlanta Journal-Constitution DeKalb halts installation of so-called “smart” water meters By Mark Niesse – The Atlanta Journal-Constitution October 11, 2016 So-called “smart” water meters are malfunctioning across DeKalb County, leading to the high utility bills that prompted a … Continue reading →

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Thyroid cancer has tripled in three decades

Posted on October 12, 2016 by admin

From Penn State Health October 5, 2016 Newswise — The incidence of thyroid cancer has tripled in the past three decades, yet the reason for this is not clear. Dr. David Goldenberg, chief of otolaryngology and head and neck surgery … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire energy cooperative says all Elster Smart Meters purchased are defective

Posted on October 12, 2016 by admin

The Cooperative claims that the meters are accurate, however.  From the Laconia Daily Sun New ‘Smart’ Electric Meters Not So Smart By Bea Lewis, for the Laconia Daily Sun October 4, 2016 NHEC sues device manufacturer PLYMOUTH – The New … Continue reading →

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UK: Smart Meter rollout suffers further delay

Posted on October 12, 2016 by admin

How about a moratorium, a cease and desist, a complete work stoppage and program cancellation? BEIS is still rolling out Smart Meter technology despite the UK and international expert reports on cost, security, and other problems. It’s too late in … Continue reading →

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Illinois approves Ameren’s accelerated Smart Meter/AMI deployment; ComEd partners in smart water meter pilot

Posted on October 12, 2016 by admin

From Metering.com October 4, 2016 In the US, the Illinois Commerce Commission approved Ameren Illinois’ revised smart grid AMI deployment plan. In 2012, the Missouri-based power company received approval from the Illinois Commerce Commission for its advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) … Continue reading →

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France: Village sued for refusing Linky (Smart) meters; 270 municipalities refuse meters

Posted on October 12, 2016 by admin

Posted on Connexion October 12, 2016 Tiny Dordogne commune of just 160 residents has been taken to court in Bordeaux after refusing to allow Linky smart electricity meters to be installed. Montferrand-du-Périgord, about 30km east of Bergerac, was taken to court … Continue reading →

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