Category Archives: Smart Grid, Smart Meters, and RF Emissions

Illinois Commerce Commission Mistreats Consumers Refusing Smart Meters

Introduction The vehement and persistent opposition to utility “smart” meters has given rise to programs across the nation where customers are allowed to refuse installation of those meters and typically keep their traditional analog meters.  In most cases, a fee is … Continue reading

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“Why Privacy Matters” by Glenn Greenwald

Journalist Glenn Greenwald  has broken many stories on the  global surveillance being conducted by the NSA and GCHQ.  As one of the first reporters to see Edward Snowden’s files, he faced personal repercussions for his professional work — yet continues to speak … Continue reading

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Analog Meters Withstand “Hot Sockets” Better Than Smart Meters

Key Article Point Even if  electric utility companies are able to “blame” a hot socket or customer wiring for many smart meter-related fires, the  meters themselves likely contributed to the fires, the severity of the fire damage, or the speed at which … Continue reading

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Utilities Can Monitor Home Occupancy Using Smart Meters

The utility companies say it can’t be done, but … Key Article Phrase:  “Launching attacks that extract occupancy [patterns] from smart meter data is surprisingly easy.” Utility Misinformation: “The utility cannot detect the presence of people in their homes.” [1] … Continue reading

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Smart Meters Can Be Hacked to Order a Power Blackout

As explained in an October 1st article at DarkReading.com, European researchers will reveal later this month major security weaknesses in smart meters that could allow an attacker to order a power blackout.  A widely deployed smart meter device can be programmed … Continue reading

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Ralph Nader’s Viewpoint on Smart Meters: A “Step Toward Technological Despotism”

With a career as a strong consumer advocate, Ralph Nader’s views on selected issues can many times bridge the gaps between the major political parties.  Such is the case on so-called “smart” meters. This article highlights a portion of a … Continue reading

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Smart Meter Fires Spread to Nevada: “Be Very Aware, Very Vigilant” Says Fire Chief

After recently reporting on smart meter-related fires in Australia, Canada, Pennsylvania, Oregon, and Florida, the latest reports are coming out of Nevada.  This appears to be a continuation of the “Domino Effect” described at this website in late August. As … Continue reading

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“Microwaves, Science and Lies” Documentary Reveals a Product Defense Strategy

Introduction to the Documentary Film “When business leads research, can we still trust science?” For the past ten years worldwide, questioning on the safety of mobile phone antennas has been increasing.  Numerous scientific studies have revealed the adverse effects of electro- … Continue reading

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Domino Effect: More Smart Meters Being Replaced Due to Fires

“A Major Consumer Alert” It is almost impossible to keep track of all of the smart meter fires and related safety issues.  We jump from country to country and from state to state.  The latest issue is in Florida where Lakeland … Continue reading

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Updated Report on How Smart Meters Invade Privacy

This past March, SkyVision Solutions released a report entitled, “A Perspective on How Smart Meters Invade Individual Privacy.” The report has now been updated with new information regarding investor owned utilities (IOUs) as well as addressing a White House report … Continue reading

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