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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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52 scientists call on Canadian govt. to protect the public from wireless radiation exposure

On July 9, 2014, 52 international scientists submitted a declaration to Health Canada, urgently calling on government to minimize the public’s exposure to the radiation emitted by wireless devices including cell and cordless phones, Wi-Fi, smart meters and baby monitors. … Continue reading

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How does Smart Meter radiation compare to a cell phone? (VIDEO)

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Washington DC news finds Pepco Smart Meters transmit constantly (VIDEO)

Maryland utility company Pepco claimed that their GE Smart Meters transmit only once every 4 -6 hours. Television news station WUSA 9 investigated and found these GE Smart Meters emit RF pulses every few seconds. See also How many RF … Continue reading

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Canada: Smart Meter roll-out halted in Saskatchewan after several fires

From Saskatchewan, July 15, 2014 — SaskPower halting smart meter installations after several fires By Shawn Knox Global News REGINA – SaskPower is temporarily suspending its installation of smart meters around the province after half a dozen have caught fire in … Continue reading

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Hacking: “We could have switched off everything — power, water, gas.”

From ABS CBN News, 7-16-14 ‘Smart’ technology could make utilities more vulnerable to hackers By Christoph Steitz and Harro Ten Wolde, Reuters Smart meters and other new technology pose new risks FRANKFURT – Last November, Felix Lindner came very close to shutting down … Continue reading

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California government report on SCE Smart Meter program: Rising costs eliminate consumer savings

In 2007, Southern California Edison (SCE) projected a net cost benefit from their Smart Meter program  to consumers of only $9 million over the lifetime of the project. By 2012, that “very slim margin” had disappeared under increasing costs. The Division … Continue reading

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States ask: Will Smart Meters save money or reduce CO2?

In 2008, a report was prepared for the New Jersey Department of Public Advocate, Division of Rate Counsel, entitled “Advanced Metering Infrastructure – Implications for Residential Customers in New Jersey”. It concluded: Savings to ratepayers. The estimates of savings to … Continue reading

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