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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
Occasional Catastrophic Digital Meter Failures ‘Worth the Risk’, According to Industry Executive
by K.T. Weaver, SkyVision Solutions A utility industry document written in 2006 has been discovered that reviewed costs and benefits related to solid-state (digital) utility meters used for residential customers [1]. In that document, a senior vice-president for National Grid … Continue reading
‘Catastrophic’ Failures Expected with ‘Smart’ Meters
by K.T. Weaver, SkyVision Solutions ‘Smart’ Meters are expected to occasionally fail catastrophically while analog meters do not normally have that failure mode. This was the information presented by an industry representative at a recent conference sponsored by the Edison … Continue reading
Utilities Remove Burned Smart Meter Evidence from Fire Scenes
We’ve had anecdotal evidence for quite some time that utility companies remove burned smart meters from fire scenes before fire investigators can determine the source of home or business electrical fires. This was more officially reported this past March when … Continue reading
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Tagged fires, Safety Concerns, Smart Meters
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NLRB Case Files and Judge’s Decision Confirm Smart Meter Fires
by K.T. Weaver, SkyVision Solutions, Updated August 2, 2016 In the original story from 2015, I indicated that Oncor was in the process of appealing the ALJ decision. Based upon a Decision and Order dated July 29, 2016, Oncor lost … Continue reading
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Tagged fires, NLRB, Propaganda, Safety Concerns, Smart Meters
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Utility Industry Aware of Safety and Accuracy Issues with Digital Meters for Years
by K.T. Weaver, SkyVision Solutions In reviewing an electric utility industry document from 2010, it is quite clear that the industry knew of safety and accuracy issues with smart meters before they were ever manufactured and deployed. The title of … Continue reading
Posted in Smart Grid, Smart Meters, and RF Emissions
Tagged Accuracy, Costs, Safety Concerns, Smart Meters
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FCC: ‘Prime Example of Institutional Corruption’
In a new publication just released from Harvard University, Norm Alster examines how the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is dominated by the industries it presumably regulates. What follows are selected quotations which are organized in a way to effectively create … Continue reading
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Tagged Corruption, FCC, Privacy, RF Emissions, Safety Concerns
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Safety Authority Rules Ontario Smart Meter Explosion and ‘Ball of Fire’ Not Caused by Smart Meter
In a press release on June 10th, Ontario’s Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) announced that it has ruled out the smart meter as the source of an explosion and fire that occurred on the exterior of a Collingwood house on Sunday, … Continue reading
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Tagged fires, Safety Concerns, Smart Meters
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Update on Last Week’s Ontario Smart Meter Fire: “Next time we might not be so lucky.”
Last week we reported on a ‘Ball of Fire’ from a Smart Meter Explosion at a home in Ontario, Canada. Today the local media ran a story with a photo capturing the remnants of the smart meter for the Collingwood home. … Continue reading
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Tagged fires, Safety Concerns, Smart Meters
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