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Tag Archives: Smart Meters
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
Posted in Smart Grid, Smart Meters, and RF Emissions
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
Posted in Smart Grid, Smart Meters, and RF Emissions
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
Smart Meter Remote Disconnect: An ‘Unnecessary Risk’ for Significant Damage to the Grid
by K.T. Weaver, SkyVision Solutions I have written numerous articles over the past couple of years describing how smart meters make the electric grid inherently less safe from a cybersecurity perspective. In fact, in one article I recently stated that: … 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
Increased Knowledge of ‘Smart’ Meters Leads to Unfavorable Views, According to Study
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 Costs, Health Concerns, Privacy, Smart Grid, Smart Meters
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