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Smart Grid Vision Haunted by Challenges

by K.T. Weaver, SkyVision Solutions  Key Article Points “Complete deployment of the current smart grid vision might transform the twilight into complete dark.” “The smart grid vision has some realizable potentials, but the price of these benefits seems more than … Continue reading

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Smart Meter Rollout a Waste of Money, According to Study

Smart meters have been advertised as a means to “empower” consumers with information that will somehow save customers money despite the fact that the deployment of the meters themselves cost billions and billions of dollars.

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‘Smart’ Meters Have Failed and Were a Dumb Investment

Having reached the end of 2014, there is no doubt it has been a devastating year for utility smart meters and smart grid advocates.  Whether all utility executives yet realize it or not, smart meters have failed.  They have failed miserably to … Continue reading

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Countering Smart Meter Industry Propaganda

With the growing backlash against smart meters, the smart grid industry is stepping up its propaganda campaign with new and recycled YouTube videos, pamphlets, and blog articles favorable to the industry.  For consumers concerned about the risks associated with smart … Continue reading

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Smart Meter Consumer Awareness Video

What is a smart meter? … Wireless utility meters, sometimes called “Smart Meters,” are being touted as one solution to our energy problems.  However, as with many new technologies utilizing microwave radiation, we are just beginning to understand the serious … Continue reading

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Major U.S. Utility Says “No Rational Basis” for Mandating Smart Meters

Northeast Utilities (NU) operates New England’s largest utility system serving more than 3.6 million electric and natural gas customers in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire. In a written submittal  filed with the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities, Northeast Utilities was highly … Continue reading

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