Author Archives: Josh Hart

Smart Grid Off the Rails, Says New Report

Billions of taxpayer dollars spent on “smart meters” will not lead to U.S. sustainability; Place citizens and economy at risk   WASHINGTON, D.C. —  A new policy report focused on the electric grid and economy of energy, “Getting Smarter About … Continue reading

Posted in Citizen rebellion, Environmental Concerns, Federal Government, Smart Grid | 10 Comments

Environmentalists Not Buying Smart Meter Greenwash

Two weeks ago, Stop Smart Meters! went to the San Francisco Green Festival, where over 30,000 environmentalists converge twice a year to discuss the state of our environment and to pick up free samples of organic products.  So are ‘smart’ … Continue reading

Posted in California, Cancer, Changing a Meter, Citizen rebellion, Electro-Hyper-Sensitivity, Fires, health effects, neighborhood organizing, PG&E, radio-frequency radiation, San Francisco | 2 Comments

The Truth About Smart Meters

Thanks to Brian Thiesen, for this excellent and comprehensive presentation on the hazards of “smart” meters. More on his organizing efforts here.

Posted in Canada, Citizen rebellion, Democracy, health effects, neighborhood organizing | 3 Comments

PG&E: “Customers Must Pay for Benefit” (Their Health)

This is Raymond Blatter, Senior Regulatory Specialist at Pacific Gas and Electric Company.  Ray lives a pretty good life, and makes a fat salary that allows him to jet off on scuba diving vacations, courtesy of PG&E’s record profits. We … Continue reading

Posted in California, CPUC, health effects, legal issues, PG&E, San Francisco | 8 Comments

CPUC’s “Pay Money or You Get Sick” 2012 California Tour

After asking EMF Safety Network head Sandi Maurer to determine the specific dates and times of public hearings as part of the “Phase 2 smart meter opt out proceeding” the Public Utilities Commission – in typical fashion- has ignored her … Continue reading

Posted in California, CPUC, Democracy | 1 Comment