Category Archives: Citizen rebellion

A Smart Meter Rebellion Growing in Santa Cruz County

We’re happy that our own Santa Cruz County became the first County in the state to pass an ordinance banning wireless smart meters, last Tuesday.  Coverage from KSBW and the text of the ordinance itself can be found here.  The … Continue reading

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Local Governments Take Back the Power: Watsonville Bares Teeth with Law Banning Smart Meters

Now normally, we try to keep things a little light, and not delve into lengthy legal documents here at Stop Smart Meters!  But after reviewing the ordinance that Watsonville passed unanimously on August 24th, we believe it is worth it … Continue reading

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“A Major Pain”: PG&E Tries to Suppress Electrical Interference Reports

Add to the growing list of ‘smart’ meter problems- electrical interference.  The San Jose Mercury reported yesterday that they have received dozens of complaints about interference with electronic equipment (such as baby monitors) from people’s new ‘smart’ meters.  What is … Continue reading

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We Discuss “Explosive Issue” of ‘Smart’ Meters on KSCO

Last Saturday, Stop Smart Meters! was invited onto the 2-hour Saturday Special on local  independent radio station KSCO to discuss our opposition to ‘smart’ meters.  You can stream the broadcast or download it here.  PG&E was invited to take part … Continue reading

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Health Questions Loom Over Release of ‘Smart’ Meter Report

City and County Ordinances Challenge PG&E’s Undemocratic Assault on Ratepayers This morning, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) released the report of an investigation into widespread accusations that PG&E’s so-called ‘smart’ meters are inaccurate and routinely overcharge customers, finding that … Continue reading

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