Category Archives: CPUC

Revealed: The Personal Diary of Greg Snapper, Spokesperson, Pacific Gas and Electric Company

       Editors Note:  The following is the fictional diary of PG&E’s spokesperson Greg Snapper.  Any resemblance to any person living or dead is purely coincidental.   This was originally published as an April Fool’s joke on April 1st, 2012. … Continue reading

Posted in California, Cancer, Cell phones, Class Issues and Social Equality, CPUC, Federal Government, Installer Threats and Assaults, Military, PG&E, San Francisco, Santa Cruz County, Satire, Smart Grid | 12 Comments

More Orwellian Twists: Not Being Home Means “Opting Out,” and How Your Home is Now a Wireless Facility…

Earlier this month author, blogger, and San Francisco citizen-activist Edward Hasbrouck filed a protest with the CPUC regarding the so-called smart-meter “opt-out” program they recently approved for PG&E customers. Read his blog post here.  In his protest he argues that … Continue reading

Posted in California, Citizen rebellion, CPUC, Democracy, PG&E, Privacy, radio-frequency radiation, Safety, Uncategorized | 6 Comments

The Real Story: Millions of Analogs Still Out There–and People Refusing to Pay Extortionate Fees

Lately there have been a series of newspaper articles–from Marin, Bakersfield, San Francisco, and elsewhere–covering breathless press releases from PG&E claiming that hardly anyone is signing up for their “opt-out” program.  Of course, PG&E is delighted with these articles, as … Continue reading

Posted in California, Changing a Meter, Citizen rebellion, Class Issues and Social Equality, CPUC, Health studies, PG&E, radio-frequency radiation, Uncategorized | 13 Comments

“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

Posted in California, Changing a Meter, CPUC, neighborhood organizing, PG&E | 19 Comments

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

Posted in California, Citizen rebellion, CPUC, FCC, San Francisco, Uncategorized | 7 Comments