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Health Risks Associated with Smart Meter Wireless Emissions
by K.T. Weaver, SkyVision Solutions Article Key Points There is a “reasonable basis” for concern regarding health risks associated with smart meter wireless emissions. It is “unreasonable” to involuntarily and chronically expose consumers to the electromagnetic energy emitted by smart … Continue reading
Extension Likely Coming Soon for ComEd Customers ‘Deferring’ Smart Meter Installations
by K.T. Weaver, SkyVision Solutions We have previously communicated through this website on how Commonwealth Edison (ComEd) customers are being mistreated by not having a permanent smart meter refusal option even though downstate Illinois customers of Ameren do have such … Continue reading
Posted in Smart Grid, Smart Meters, and RF Emissions
Tagged ComEd, ICC, Opt-Out, Smart Meters
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Protecting Ourselves and our Families from Radiofrequency Radiation
Current guidelines of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and similar organizations are outdated and do not adequately protect us from the hazards of radiofrequency radiation (RF). FCC exposure guidelines only protect against thermal damage despite overwhelming evidence that so-called non-thermal … Continue reading
How the Smart Meter ‘Remote Disconnect’ Can Cause Fires
by K.T. Weaver, SkyVision Solutions I have previously stated that “the most dangerous ‘feature’ included in the majority of smart meters deployed today is the remote disconnect option.” [1] [2] At the time, I was primarily referencing the increased risk … Continue reading
Smart Meters Should Do No Harm
by K.T. Weaver, SkyVision Solutions I discovered a new article [1] written by Nick Hunn of WiFore Consulting Ltd. regarding the status of the smart meter program in the UK, dated August 1, 2016. In May 2016, Mr. Hunn provided … Continue reading
Utilities Intimidate and Browbeat Customers on Smart Meter Refusals
by K.T. Weaver, SkyVision Solutions Governments and corporations are forcing utility ‘smart’ meters onto consumers’ homes saying that they give consumers control over their own energy bills. This propaganda-like message is quite misleading and more importantly completely ignores the tremendous … Continue reading
Posted in Smart Grid, Smart Meters, and RF Emissions
Tagged Opt-Out, Propaganda, Smart Meters
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Chicago Suburb Formally Requests Permanent Smart Meter Refusal Option from ComEd
Story Updated July 27, 2016 The Village of Burr Ridge, a suburb of Chicago, Illinois, has formally requested “that Commonwealth Edison take action to work with the ICC [Illinois Commerce Commission] and General Assembly to amend its rules to allow … Continue reading
Smart Meter Deployments: Based upon Biased and False Assumptions for Providing Eco-Feedback to Consumers (Part 2)
by K.T. Weaver, SkyVision Solutions What if the billions and billions of dollars being spent to deploy so-called “smart meters” were found to be justified based upon biased and false assumptions? Should consumers still be required to pay for smart … Continue reading
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Tagged Bias, Costs, Eco-feedback, in-home dispays (IHDs), Smart Meters
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Assessing the Prevalence of Bias in Studies Showing Savings Linked to Energy Consumption Feedback (Part 1)
by K.T. Weaver, SkyVision Solutions Key Article Point Based upon the positive biases that are inherent in energy consumption feedback studies, there is considerable doubt on the validity of estimates that smart meters can deliver the promised energy savings. Introduction … Continue reading
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Tagged Bias, Costs, Eco-feedback, in-home dispays (IHDs), Smart Meters
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Smart Meter Enabled Demand Charges: “No Way to Live”
by K.T. Weaver, SkyVision Solutions Proponents of smart meters justify them primarily based on assertions that consumption feedback to consumers will help them conserve energy in support of sustainability goals. As stated in one study [1]: “Smart meters offer possibilities … Continue reading
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