Category Archives: California

Smart Meter Legal Rights: The Fine Points

The following was submitted to us by a reader just like you- keep your submissions coming!  Keep them brief and to the point- less than 800 words- we love to publish local reports, videos, and photos of what is going … Continue reading

Posted in California, Citizen rebellion, CPUC, Democracy, Federal Energy Act of 2005, legal issues, Smart Grid, Time of Use Pricing | 2 Comments

Breaking: Southern California Edison Opt Out Fees Suspended

The ability of utilities to charge a fee to customers who refuse a smart meter was dealt a serious blow today in California. It appears that “opt out” fees for customers of Southern California Edison (SCE) have been placed on … Continue reading

Posted in California, CPUC, Democracy, legal issues, SCE | 20 Comments

City of Ojai First So Cal Government to Criminalize Meters

The City of Ojai last week became the first government in Southern California to adopt an ordinance officially banning smart meters within its jurisdiction.  Our congrats and respect both to the city council and the residents of Ojai who brought … Continue reading

Posted in California, Citizen rebellion, Democracy, legal issues, neighborhood organizing, radio-frequency radiation, Safety, Ventura County | 17 Comments

California PUC Stonewalls on Smart Meter Health Damage; Attempts to Cover Up Testimony Demanding Health Hearings

In California, the second phase of the smart meter ‘opt out’ proceeding took place at the California Public Utilities Commission in San Francisco on May 16th, overseen by Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) Amy Yip Kikugawa. This is the same judge … Continue reading

Posted in California, Citizen rebellion, CPUC, Democracy, Electro-Hyper-Sensitivity, FCC, health effects, interference, legal issues, PG&E, radio-frequency radiation, Safety, San Francisco, SCE, SDG&E | 16 Comments

“Analog” Opt Out Meters Emitting Radiation

It seems that utility companies just can’t quit their microwave addiction. Unconfirmed, breaking news from San Diego indicates that ‘analog’ meters being offered to customers for sizeable fees as an ‘opt out’ are in fact still emitting microwave radiation. Sue … Continue reading

Posted in California, Citizen rebellion, Electro-Hyper-Sensitivity, radio-frequency radiation, San Diego County, SDG&E | 27 Comments