Category Archives: Democracy

Feeling Like a Rat?

Stop Smart Meters! brought you the news back in February that smart grid industry types- including the head of PG&E’s ‘Smart’Meter program Greg Kiraly-  were openly laughing during an industry conference about how utility customers are like rats in an … Continue reading

Posted in CPUC, Democracy, Environmental Concerns | 4 Comments

PROTEST FCC Chair in Bay Area This Thursday 4/14

Julius Genachowski- the chair of the Federal Communications Commission- is scheduled to speak in Mountain View, CA this coming Thursday April 14th.   In case you are not aware, Mr. Genachowski- appointed by Obama- was a key architect of the 1996 … Continue reading

Posted in Cell phones, Citizen rebellion, Democracy, Obama | 9 Comments

What to do Next? Upcoming Events…..

Many people have been asking- what do we do next?  We have utilities that are out of control, predating on the public who are being left high and dry by the regulatory agencies and elected officials who are supposed to … Continue reading

Posted in Citizen rebellion, CPUC, Democracy, PG&E | 2 Comments

PG&E Uses Flood to Force ‘Smart’ Meters on Capitola

Pacific Gas and Electric sure knows how to rub salt in the wounds of communities who are already dealing with loss and catastrophe.  The Santa Cruz Sentinel reported last week that PG&E installed ‘smart’ meters on a number of homes … Continue reading

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PG&E’s “Opt Out” Plan a Trojan Horse- ‘Smart’Meter IS the Problem

So yesterday, after more than 100 outraged members of the public packed the CPUC meeting in San Francisco- a perfect storm of outrage against PG&E over San Bruno, Diablo Canyon, new rate hikes, and especially the ‘smart’ meter debacle- the … Continue reading

Posted in Citizen rebellion, CPUC, Democracy, Health studies, PG&E, Safety | 66 Comments