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NY Times: Energy firms in secretive alliance with Attorneys General; Oklahoma Attorney General’s emails show partnership with energy companies

Posted on December 7, 2014 by admin

A very disturbing article from the New York Times about energy industry and Attorneys General working together collaboratively. An earlier investigative article dealt with lobbying The language being used in these relationships and from these officials includes “rule of law” … Continue reading →

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Listen to CPUC Commissioners talk about the smart meter opt out proposed decisions

Posted on December 5, 2014 by admin

From EMF Safety Network http://emfsafetynetwork.org/listen-to-cpuc-commissioners-talk-about-the-smart-meter-opt-out-proposed-decisions/ http://207.7.154.113:443/OnDemand/cpuc/cpuc_525b27d4-0795-462e-858e-8ca2d3caf4b9.mp4 On December 4, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) discussed the proposed decision and alternate proposed decision for the smart meter opt out proceedings.  The first three minutes President Peevey describes the proposals and … Continue reading →

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December 18: Press Conference and Demonstration at the CPUC in SF

Posted on December 5, 2014 by admin

California Public Utilities Commission Thursday, December 18 8:30 AM 505 Van Ness Ave. (at McAllister), San Francisco Give CPUC President Michael Peevey the send-off into retirement that he deserves after a dozen years of corruption and complicity with corporate utilities. Protest the … Continue reading →

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Florida: FP&L wants customers to pay for fracking investment

Posted on December 4, 2014 by admin

From the Bradenton Herald, December 2, 2014 By Mary Ellen Klas, Herald/Times Tallahassee Bureau TALLAHASSEE — Florida Power & Light wants to get into the natural gas fracking business and it wants its customers to pay for it. At a hearing … Continue reading →

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Take Back Your Power — upcoming screenings

Posted on November 19, 2014 by admin

19 Nov – St. Louis, MO, USA – flyer 22 Nov – Seattle, WA (w/Josh) – flyer 25 Nov – Tairua, NZ – flyer 01 Dec – Belgrave, VIC, Australia – tickets 10 Dec – Royal Oak, MI, USA (w/Josh) – flyer … Continue reading →

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CPUC tries to establish sole jurisdiction over utilities in opt-out proceeding

Posted on November 18, 2014 by admin

The CPUC is attempting to establish a legal precedent that it has sole authority over utilities and the public in utility matters. California law clearly states that the CPUC shares authority with other entities in regulating the utilities, but the Proposed … Continue reading →

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U.S. commissioners vote tomorrow on industry-friendly resolutions on Smart Grid, nuclear energy, power plant emissions — update

Posted on November 18, 2014 by admin

Update 12-20-14: The resolutions were adopted. Here is the link to the final resolutions — http://www.naruc.org/Resolutions/14%201119%20NARUC%20Board%20Substantive%20Resolutions%20Packet.pdf ————————————————————————— November 18, 2014 – These resolutions, if adopted, become the official position of United States utility regulatory commissions. Click to access 14%201117-NARUC-Board-Substantive-Resolutions-Packet.pdf Write … Continue reading →

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Annual conference highlights cozy relationship between utility regulators and industry

Posted on November 16, 2014 by admin

No mission statement could so clearly spell out the goals and objectives of utility regulatory commissioners as their actions this week at their annual conference held in San Francisco. The National Association of Utility Regulatory Commissioners — NARUC — is … Continue reading →

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Canada: BC coalition calls for Energy Minister’s resignation over Itron Smart Meter failures, demands investigation

Posted on November 8, 2014 by admin

Nov 1, 2014 Posted by Citizens for Safe Technology: Press Release from the Coalition to Stop Smart Meters, October 28, 2014, excerpts ” It’s time for a full independent investigation into BC Hydro’s smart meter program. “There have been far more … Continue reading →

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Weslaco, Texas: $48,000 water bill; 30% of Smart Meter water bills are 10X – 1000X times higher than actual water use

Posted on November 6, 2014 by admin

From the Rio Grande Valley in Texas, 5 On Your Side reports Weslaco Bills Resident $48,000 for Water Service Sept. 11, 2014 WESLACO – A Weslaco resident says the city is billing her thousands of dollars for water service. Lesvia Sepulveda … Continue reading →

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