So-called “Smart Meters” are being installed by power companies across the country and around the world, without prior permission from the owners of the properties where the meters are being replaced. Read the Smart Meter Report by American Policy here: Smart Meter Report
Click here for an excellent summary of Smart Meter problems: EMFacts
With individuals getting together to protest the mandatory installation of the new meters, along with the health concerns involved with them, and numerous purported other problems, some energy companies are beginning to offer an “opt-out” provision.
Click here to see a listing of some of the stories involving opting out from the Smart Meter program:
Links to stories about Smart Meters below:
Sept 2011 – Smart Meters are now in Nevada by Mike Hazard, as posted in the Citizen Review Online
Oct 2011 – NV Energy’s smart meters to be investigated – from the Las Vegas Sun. – Las Vegas, NV – After hearing several complaints about possible health hazards and invasion of privacy, the state Public Utilities Commission has opened an investigation into smart meters installed in more than 500,000 homes in Las Vegas. MORE >>>
Smart Meters Informational Website
‘Smart’ Meters Violate FCC Radiation Exposure Limits Says New Study
Smart Meter Opt Out Program
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Additional Resources:
Smart Meters a little to smart
Four minute video about Smart Meters:
Possible protections from Smart Meter microwaves:
Protective Fabrics:
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The following is a list of local governments within California who are opposed to the mandatory wireless ‘smart’ meter program. Names of cities and counties are linked to news coverage or official council minutes that substantiate each city or county’s inclusion.
Those local governments in red have passed ordinances that have made ‘smart’ meter installations illegal within their jurisdictions:
Counties (11)
Humboldt County (pdf)
Lake County
City and County of San Francisco
Santa Barbara County
Sonoma County — AB 37 Support Letter (pdf)
Cities and Towns (45)
Berkeley (pdf)
Blue Lake
Calabasas
Camp Meeker (pdf)
Carpinteria
Cotati (pdf)
Fairfax (pdf)
Fort Bragg
Marina
Monterey (pdf)
Monte Sereno (pdf)
Morro Bay (pdf)
Piedmont (pdf)
Richmond (pdf)
San Rafael (pdf)
Sebastopol (pdf)
Solvang
Simi Valley
Watsonville (pdf)
Other Jurisdictions (1)
Big Valley Rancheria/Tribal Community of Pomo Indians
Total Number Local Governments Opposed: 57
Total CA population represented: 3,831,272
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