Author Archives: Josh Hart

Palo Alto Municipal Utility District Rejects Smart Meters — Now Fifty Local Governments in California Say No

One more reason why it pays to have local–not corporate–control over essential public services.  Yesterday, after receiving testimony from those injured by smart meter radiation and hearing widespread reports of fires, health damage, privacy invasions and overcharges, the City of … Continue reading

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Silver Spring Networks IPO: Predatory Capitalism in Action

By Joshua Hart You can certainly blame your utility and state and federal regulatory agencies for those headaches—both real and figurative—since the smart meter went in.  There’s no denying they deserve your criticism.   But at the root of this … Continue reading

Posted in California, Cancer, Carbon Offsets, Cell phones, Citizen rebellion, Climate Change, Democracy, Federal Government, health effects, legal issues, Military, Safety, San Mateo County, Smart Grid | 79 Comments

Ignore PG&E’s Certified Letter–Try this Letter Instead

Many people with analogs are receiving a certified letter from PG&E–a legalistic and intimidating tactic. Ignore it. If you missed the postal carrier, and are stuck with a pick-up slip, don’t waste your precious time going down to the post … Continue reading

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“What Do I Do Now?” Confusing Reports and Mixed Signals

[News links follow.] The short answer to the question of what you should do now, if you are a PG&E customer: If you still have your analog, we recommend that you defend that meter, and: Delay till May, Refuse to … Continue reading

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We Get Up Again: Sticking it to Smart Meters

These devices need a sticker if they are to comply with the Federal Communications Commission’s rules about unlicensed transmitters. Here’s one attempt to do just that. Make your own: Click here, then print on 3-1/3×4″ labels. Or create your own … Continue reading

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