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
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
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
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
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
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
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
TURN OpEd: The dumbest smart meters yet are gas smart meters
The dumbest smart meters yet—gas smart meters—are poised to ignite a new round of smart meter wars in California.
Raising Rates for Essential Needs During COVID is Wrong
PG&E, SDG&E and SoCal Edison are rapidly raising rates for essential heat and light despite the COVID crisis. With lower-income Californians already bearing the brunt of the pandemic and resultant