Author Archives: Josh Hart

“Illusion of Democracy Tested” in Australia Smart Meter Return

Yesterday’s events in Australia echo those in California and other places where people have said enough is enough.  Where people have refused to give up their power to utility corporations. Refused to give up their property rights.  Refused to allow … Continue reading

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Smart Meters Being Removed in Australia

Oct. 14 update:  The smart meter filmed in  these videos has been returned to Powercor, the Australian utility.  Read details of this action here.  Note that replacing/ removing electric meters can result in death or serious injury if you do … Continue reading

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Trojan Horse Analog Meters Investigated

As if smart meters weren’t creepy enough, it appears that utility companies have been hiding wireless transmitters  in so-called ‘analog’ meters, without informing the public.  You might be paying hundreds of dollars a year for a meter that looks like … Continue reading

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‘Smart’ Meter Warning Stickers Now Available!

Due to popular demand, Stop Smart Meters! has created warning stickers to spread awareness about the hazards of ‘smart’ meters and other wireless technology.  Much appreciation goes out to Zavier Cabarga for the design work, and to Amy O’Hair, who … Continue reading

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NSA Data Center ‘Melts Down’– Too Much Smart Meter Data?

The NSA data crunching center in the Utah desert is in the headlines again.  The Guardian reports: ‘Ten meltdowns over the past 13 months have caused hundreds of thousands of dollars’ worth of damage to machinery and baffled investigators at … Continue reading

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