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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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Colorado: Energy bill quadrupled after Xcel installed “Smart” Meter

Posted on September 6, 2016 by admin

Protest a high bill and report it to the consumer affairs or attorney general’s office in your state or province. There is usually an appeal process where a customer does not have to pay the contested amount. This information is … Continue reading →

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Your kitchen appliances and Smart Meter are watching you, security expert warns

Posted on September 5, 2016 by admin

From Bloomberg by  Marie Mawad  &  Stefan Nicola   September 1, 2016 Your fridge is getting so smart, security-software maker Kaspersky Lab thinks you probably shouldn’t trust it. As makers of household appliances fill their machines with computer chips to make … Continue reading →

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Maine: CMP customers who refuse to pay opt-out fees get disconnect notices

Posted on August 18, 2016 by admin

In Maine, people have been fighting Smart Meters at the public utility commission and in the courts. In addition, some customers of Central Maine Power have refused to pay Smart Meter opt-out fees ordered by the PUC. They have clearly … Continue reading →

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UK: National smart meter initiative is “ongoing saga of cash burning”; £11bn later, Smart Meter project delayed again

Posted on August 18, 2016 by admin

The photo below is a parking meter, but if the shoe fits…… From the Register This would be funny if it wasn’t worth 31 years of non-existent Brexit NHS funding 17 Aug 2016 by Alexander J Martin There has been … Continue reading →

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Maryland: Pepco disconnects electricity to family refusing to pay opt-out fees despite heat wave

Posted on August 18, 2016 by admin

The newspaper uses the key phrase “lack of any conclusive evidence”. This and similar phrases are repeatedly used by utility companies and regulatory agencies to confuse and deny.  Who is responsible for “concluding?” With the rampant conflicts of interest throughout … Continue reading →

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“The cloud never forgets”: Every move you make, every click you take, every appliance you use, they’ll be watching you

Posted on August 12, 2016 by admin

“[I]t’s already built a profile on every American adult, including young people who wouldn’t be swept up in conventional databases…” Smart Meters and the Home Area Network provide the equivalent of a video feed of daily life inside homes and … Continue reading →

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