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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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SaskPower CEO Robert Watson resigns over Smart Meter controversy

Posted on November 2, 2014 by admin

From Citizens For Safe Technology, October 27, 2014: Review said Crown utility didn’t adequately look after safety concerns BACKGROUND July 15, 2014  Smart meter installations on hold as SaskPower probes fires. July 30, 2014 SaskPower to remove 105,000 smart meters … Continue reading →

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Canadian report on Smart Meters finds warning signs ignored, customer safety not high enough priority for SaskPower

Posted on November 2, 2014 by admin

From CBC News, October 27, 2014 Moisture and other contaminants got into Sensus smart meters, says an engineering report that’s part of the CIC smart meter review. (CIC Smart Meter Review) Related Stories Sask. let ‘unqualified’ workers install meters, NDP says NDP … Continue reading →

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Take Back Your Power — upcoming screenings

Posted on October 31, 2014 by admin

From Take Back Your Power UPCOMING SCREENINGS – 2014 EDITION: Hilighting our first Tugg theatrical screenings, as we get our feet wet with this new platform. Please share & repost — let’s help pack out these events! 07 Nov – Grass Valley, … Continue reading →

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U.S. National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners gave presentation on Smart Meter problems in 2011. Why aren’t they telling Americans?

Posted on October 25, 2014 by admin

Utility commissioners in the United States belong to NARUC — the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners. CPUC Chairman Michael Peevey sits on the board as well as commissioners in other states who have been Smart Meter cheerleaders. State utility commissions … Continue reading →

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Ireland €1billion smart meter project in jeopardy; net loss of €54 – €140 million predicted

Posted on October 25, 2014 by admin

Notice in the article below — 1st paragraph: “savings, if any, would be minimal” 2nd paragraph: “results were ‘marginally negative’” Then, finally, the real data 3rd paragraph: “net loss of €54 million in the most likely scenario” 4th paragraph: “losses … Continue reading →

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Take Back Your Power — upcoming screenings

Posted on October 25, 2014 by admin

29 Oct – Launceston, Tasmania – flyer 07 Nov – Grass Valley, CA – flyer 22 Nov – Seattle, WA – flyer see all screening details host a community screening host a theatrical event via Tugg request a TV broadcast

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