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GET ICE OUT OF OUR REFRIGERATORS- STOP Smart Meter Spying!

The problem: Farfetched as it seems, smart meters can give away an enormous amount of information about customers, and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) wants it. Federal immigration authorities are

Can Calif.’s smart grid double as wildfire defense?

California, the tragic ground zero for ruinous wildfires in the United States, has also led the nation in pushing its power grid into a lower-carbon future, hoping to counteract climate

What Are Smart Meters Telling Law Enforcement About You?

Your Right to Privacy Consumers should have control of their own energy usage data and information. Right now, electric utilities can track your electricity usage every 15 minutes using Smart

Memphis utility service cut-offs near 130,000 last year; MLGW smart meters cited for spike

In a process that’s almost as quick as changing a light bulb, Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division electric meter technician Maricco Rhodes pops out an old analog meter on

O.C. Watchdog: SoCalGas acknowledges errors tied to new meter rollout

Southern California Gas Co. has acknowledged that errors tied to the rollout of new digital meters installed at Orange County homes contributed to a rash of higher bills and customer

Opting Out of Smart Meters

The good news is that you can now opt out of smart meters. The bad news is that it will cost you. The interim customer opt-out changes approved by the

Smart-Meter Defiance Slows $29 Billion U.S. Grid Upgrade

Customers saying NO to smart grid in droves A growing consumer backlash against new wireless digital technology for measuring power usage is slowing U.S. utilities’ $29 billion effort to upgrade

How Do Smart Meters Put Privacy at Risk?

Is your Smart Meter putting your privacy at risk? A traditional meter tells your utility company how much gas and electricity you use between readings. Smart meters tell them how

Five People Who Want to Invade Your Smart Meter Privacy And Why

Your smart meter collects thousands of data points about your energy use, from when you wake up and make coffee to when you turn off the TV and go to

Have a Smart Meter But Don’t Like It?

Many customers fear their smart meters are inaccurate. Here’s how to protect yourself Monitor your bills closely, and if you see any suspicious increases, contact us and file a complaint

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