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Report – “British Columbia Utility Commission and Smart Meter Fires: The Failure to Protect”

This is an international problem. From the Coalition to Stop Smart Meters in British Columbia: 1)   No agency is tracking fires; 2)   Regulations and laws are being broken with impunity, e.g. meters are being removed from the fire scene, electrical … Continue reading

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Smart Meter manufacturers are top sponsors for regulatory commissions’ national policy summits

NARUC is the United States National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissions – the umbrella organization of all of the state utility commissions. NARUC meets throughout the year, including two national policy summits, and an annual meeting and educational conference. “[NARUC] … Continue reading

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Why don’t Prime Minister Trudeau and Premier Horgan care about Smart Meter fires? The Goddard Report with Sharon Noble – January 11, 2018

From the Goddard Report, Talk Digital Network.com Why Don’t Trudeau and Horgan Care About Smart Meter Fires? Sharon Noble – January 11, 2018 24:43 What BC Hydro didn’t want you to know about Smart Meters Guest’s website: http://www.stopsmartmetersbc.com/ Also: (podcast 24:30) January … Continue reading

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British Columbia Utility Commission & Smart Meter Fires: The Failure to Protect — Report

From the Coalition to Stop BC Smart Meters 9-13-17 The BC Utilities Commission’s prime reason for being, as stated in the BC Utilities Commission Act, is to ensure that the citizens of BC receive service that is safe and secure. … Continue reading

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Ohio smart water meter coverup: 72,000 billing complaints, “skyrocketing bills” for Cleveland Water customers; critical meter installation error or other problems?

Excellent investigative report from News 5 Cleveland by Ron Regan February 15, 2017 Excerpts: Cleveland Water uses Elster meters. Incorrect meter programming leads to billing error, but water officials failed to inform customers with skyrocketing bills A Cleveland water customer will high … Continue reading

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An electrical engineer’s testimony on Smart Meters

From Stop Smart Meters Michigan Link By William Bathgate, Electrical Engineer October 12th, 2016 Revised October 13th, 2016 Editor’s Note: In the following article, originally written as a public comment to the Michigan Public Service Commission, Mr. Bathgate considers safety … Continue reading

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Houston news investigated Smart Meter fires in 2011

This news investigation was in CenterPoint Energy’s territory. CenterPoint uses Itron Centron Openway Smart Meters. CenterPoint employees told IBEW union officer Bobby Reed that these meters have thinner blades, causing a poor connection. This causes arcing and a fire hazard. … Continue reading

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Michigan: Consumers Energy lies to the public and begins installing Itron Smart Meters

Despite the known problems, Consumers Energy is forcing Smart Meters on the public. Consumers Energy tells several lies in this cheerleading article: Itron Smart Meters do not broadcast once a day. They broadcast 1250 – 26,000 times per day according to California … Continue reading

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Letter to BC Energy Minister on Smart Meter fire hazard evidence

From the Coalition to Stop Smart Meters in British Columbia “We want this program ended, and we want our money back.” — Press Release, June 25, 2015 Subject: Smart meter safety risk VIA REGISTERED MAIL June 25, 2015 Hon. Bill … Continue reading

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Smart Meters are a known fire hazard — new evidence revealed by electrical workers union

In a proceeding before the National Labor Relations Board, evidence was submitted that Smart Meter fires, burned Smart Meters, burned meter sockets, and malfunctioning Smart Meters are regularly occurring and are known to Oncor and CenterPoint, two Texas utility companies. The … Continue reading

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