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

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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Smart Grid Cyber Security in a State of Chaos and Deteriorating

In November 2011, market analysis and consulting provider Pike Research released a report examining the current state of utility cyber security. The report was entitled Utility Cyber Security – Seven Key Smart Grid Security Trends to Watch in 2012 and Beyond … Continue reading

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Google’s “Creepy Line” and NSA Project “Perfect Citizen”

If you have seen the new documentary film “Take Back Your Power,” or even the trailer videos, you know that there was considerable discussion on how our privacy is at risk from a whole range of sources.  Your privacy is … Continue reading

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Will the Middle Class and the American Dream Survive?

There are those individuals in government and non-governmental organizations who have as their goal a sustainable future world that includes “peace, human well-being, inter and intra-generational equity, participation, and respect and maintenance of natural systems.”  Unfortunately, the means to reach … Continue reading

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Doctor Says “Why Take a Chance?” with RF Exposure

Dr. Harold Naiman of Healthcare Partners Nevada said in a September 2013, interview with KVVU-TV FOX 5 in Las Vegas, Nevada, that there are several potential dangers when it comes to using your laptop, iPad, tablet, or other handheld devices like smart phones, … Continue reading

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Would You Want to Live in this Smart Meter Home?

There is a saying that “a picture is worth a thousand words.”  Utilities sometimes like to downplay concerns about wireless smart meters by explaining that the meters are normally mounted to the outside of the home and that most of … Continue reading

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“Take Back Your Power” Film Leads to Backlash by Smart Grid Advocates

Two organizations which support smart meters and smart grid implementation published highly critical reviews of the new documentary film, “Take Back Your Power,” even before it premiered on September 5th.  The “TBYP” film itself is quite critical of the energy utility industry which has … Continue reading

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