Tag Archives: Smart Meters

‘Smart meters are capable of capturing discrete details of behavior’ says Federal Judge; however…

by K.T. Weaver, SkyVision Solutions On July 7th, 2015, a Federal Judge denied an unreasonable search and invasion of privacy claim in the case of Naperville Smart Meter Awareness (NSMA) v. City of Naperville, thereby condoning Fourth Amendment violations of … Continue reading

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Don’t Waste Money on Energy Efficiency Upgrades, According to Study

by K.T. Weaver, SkyVision Solutions  A new study finds that even when accounting for the broader societal benefits of energy efficiency investments, the costs still substantially outweigh the benefits. [1][2] From the abstract of the study: “Conventional wisdom suggests that … Continue reading

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UK’s Controversial Smart Meter Scheme Loses Program Chair as the Ship Continues to Sink

by K.T. Weaver, SkyVision Solutions  According to SmartEnergy GB:  “Smart meters will help us get Gaz & Leccy under control.” Unfortunately, SmartEnergy GB, the organization responsible for promoting the rollout of smart meters in Great Britain has lost its chairperson … Continue reading

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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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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

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Naperville Smart Meter Lawsuit Due Back in Federal Court

Source: Naperville Community Television (NCTV) The Naperville Smart Meter Awareness (NSMA) group is in the news again, as a lawsuit they filed is due back in court this July.

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U.S. Power Grid Being Hit With ‘Increasing’ Hacking Attacks as Smart Meter Deployments Continue

Major attacks on the U.S. power grid system are “increasing,” with hackers stepping up efforts to penetrate critical systems and to implant malicious software that could compromise the power grid and result in a nationwide crisis.  This is according to … Continue reading

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Fighting Smart Meters Requires More Effective Engagement with Politicians

by K.T. Weaver, SkyVision Solutions  This article outlines a sometimes overlooked strategy for fighting the forced installation of smart utility meters and which would help reestablish the boundaries of governments and corporations, specifically with regard to the intrusiveness of smart … Continue reading

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Privacy is a ‘Cause for Concern’ with Smart Meters

by K.T. Weaver, SkyVision Solutions  WGN News in Chicago recently did a news story about smart meters [1].  The broadcast was primarily focused on the biased theme of “What’s Slowing the Savings on Smart Meters?”  This makes the naïve presumption … Continue reading

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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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