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PG&E reports minimal customer conservation overall, 2010-2013; zero savings for web monitoring customers in 2013

Posted on July 30, 2014 by admin

“Analysis: Smart Meter and Smart Grid Problems” (p. 116 – 117) showed PG&E’s 2010 and 2011 “SmartMeter™ Program Enabled Energy Conservation Program” charts from their annual reports. Here are now the charts for 2012 and 2013. PG&E’s numbers are confusing … Continue reading →

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Austrian Medical Association opposes Smart Meter roll-out, warns of serious health problems from Smart Meters (including Powerline Carrier — PLC)

Posted on July 30, 2014 by admin

In January 2012, the Austrian Medical Association (literal translation: Austrian Chamber of Physicians) — ÖÄK — opposed the mandatory introduction of Smart Meters in Austria. They issued a letter to the Austrian government, followed by a press release in February, … Continue reading →

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AARP Oklahoma argues against PSO’s “flawed smart meter program”; citizen groups oppose program and rate hike, call for moratorium and state investigation

Posted on July 29, 2014 by admin

Tuesday, July 22, AARP Oklahoma representatives testified in court that the Smart Meter plan proposed by American Electric Power-Public Service Co. of Oklahoma (PSO) is flawed and unproven. Sean Voskuhl, state director for AARP, said his group tried to make … Continue reading →

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Take Back Your Power — upcoming screenings

Posted on July 27, 2014 by admin

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

Posted on July 27, 2014 by admin

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

Posted on July 27, 2014 by admin

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

Posted on July 22, 2014 by admin

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?

Posted on July 22, 2014 by admin

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

Posted on July 22, 2014 by admin

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

Posted on July 21, 2014 by admin

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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