Category Archives: legal issues

PG&E’s Opt Out Fees Mired in Dispute and Procedural Flaws

Happy May Day everyone.  Get away from your computer and get out in the streets- it’s a beautiful day, at least in Northern California!  Revolutionary spirit (and tear gas) is in the air.  Apart from a historical day to celebrate … Continue reading

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CPUC: PG&E Smart Meter Opt Out Fees “Suspended”

Utility Lacks Authority to Force Smart Meters or Charge Fees to Keep Analog Meters San Francisco, CA- Though PG&E’s arbitrary “deadline” of May 1st for signing up for their smart meter opt out program is fast approaching, the future of … Continue reading

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Smart Meter Lawsuits Multiplying

Angry about injuries or losses sustained from a smart meter? Take the utility to court.  Submit your complaint today at Smart Meter Help to get the ball rolling, and/ or contact a lawyer. In addition to the lawsuits below- there … Continue reading

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We Are Not ‘Opting Out’………….We Are Refusing to Opt In.

By Joshua Hart, Director Stop Smart Meters! The following is written for customers of PG&E in Northern California, but it is also applicable to customers of other utilities around the US and internationally who are unjustifiably charging steep penalties simply … 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

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