Monthly Archives: October 2013

Next “Casualty Catastrophe” Could Be Cell Phones

RT News reportedly covers major issues often missed by the mainstream media.  Specifically, “The Truthseeker” introduces hard-hitting reporting, featuring exclusive interviews and investigations with anchor Daniel Bushell.

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New Battle Looms in Naperville over Smart WATER Meters

NAPERVILLE, IL — City of Naperville documents indicate that the Department of Public Utilities for Water and Wastewater is reviewing options for implementation of a city-wide deployment of smart water meters.  In a memorandum dated October 4, 2013, the Director … Continue reading

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Smart Meter Reports That Naperville Home May Be Vulnerable to Weekend Burglary

NAPERVILLE, IL — As a follow-up to another blog posting, “Naperville Smart Meters Keep Track of Household Activities,” a new Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was made by members of a Naperville household to obtain information related to smart … Continue reading

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French Health Agency Issues Recommendations to Limit RF Exposure

On October 15, 2013, in a significant announcement, the French health agency, ANSES, published results of its assessment of risks related to exposure to radiofrequencies based upon a review of the international scientific literature. An ANSES press release begins with the … Continue reading

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Naperville Fails to Consider Privacy Interests of Residents during Smart Grid Implementation

NAPERVILLE, IL — The widespread deployment of smart meters has resulted in serious concerns that such devices unreasonably invade the privacy of consumers.  Some of the main privacy concerns that have been reported in the literature are summarized below.

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On Smart Meters: “The Public Is Free to Have Whatever Concerns It Would Have.”

In May 2011, the Maine Public Utilities Commission (PUC) voted to require Central Maine Power to offer an opt-out program for customers who choose not to have a standard smart meter installed as part of CMP’s smart meter program.  The … Continue reading

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Naperville Smart Meters Keep Track of Household Activities

NAPERVILLE, IL — Over the past year, the City of Naperville and its municipally owned utility have installed smart meters for nearly all residents.  In an attempt to resolve some concerns related to the City no longer documenting  “current” and “previous” electrical … Continue reading

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No Smart Meter Opt Out Fee for Memphis MLGW Customers

MEMPHIS, TN – Memphis Light, Gas and Water (MLGW)  claims to be one of the nation’s largest municipal utilities, serving nearly 421,000 customers. On Tuesday, October 1, 2013, the President of MLGW said there is no fee if you do … Continue reading

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