Comments on: FAQ: “Smart” Meter Basics https://stopsmartmeters.org Fighting for health, privacy, and safety Thu, 24 Jul 2025 20:01:33 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 By: Eric https://stopsmartmeters.org/frequently-asked-questions/faq-smart-meter-basics/#comment-1249094 Thu, 24 Jul 2025 20:01:33 +0000 https://stopsmartmeters.org/?page_id=1952#comment-1249094 Highest Opt-Out Fee in Entire World?

Pedernales Electric Co-Op is an unregulated Central Texas electricity utility, and the largest rural electric utility co-op in the United States, covering twenty-four Texas counties.

Effective August 1st, 2025, it will have possibly the most repressive punitive monthly smart meter opt-out fee in the entire United States, if not, the entire World.

Fees potentially exceed $270 per month according to their current tariff schedule.

Details: $30 per month per meter, $3.50 per mile, and another $32.50 per month fee. At 30 miles each way, fees exceed $270 per month. One-time meter exchange fee of $200.

Any assistance in getting this message out is greatly appreciated.

]]> By: steve https://stopsmartmeters.org/frequently-asked-questions/faq-smart-meter-basics/#comment-1206764 Thu, 11 Jul 2024 16:18:46 +0000 https://stopsmartmeters.org/?page_id=1952#comment-1206764 In reply to Richard.

Roku always produce large microwave frequencys usually starts at 3 am until about 5 or 7am unless hardwired.

]]> By: Josh Hart https://stopsmartmeters.org/frequently-asked-questions/faq-smart-meter-basics/#comment-1193221 Fri, 08 Mar 2024 14:50:13 +0000 https://stopsmartmeters.org/?page_id=1952#comment-1193221 In reply to Marilyn.

I would advise looking up the bylaws of your assn. HOA’s etc. are pretty much always a bad idea, but you still have rights. Look up what easement they are using to justify invading your house. Write them a certified letter and refuse to allow the meter inside. If it is digital and it is transmitting it is a smart meter and you should refuse it.

]]> By: Marilyn https://stopsmartmeters.org/frequently-asked-questions/faq-smart-meter-basics/#comment-1193111 Thu, 07 Mar 2024 00:43:51 +0000 https://stopsmartmeters.org/?page_id=1952#comment-1193111 My Condo Association is “making” everyone have a water meter put INSIDE their condo so each unit can be billed separately for their water usage. They say it is not a smart meter. It is a transmitter that emits data to a bank of smart meters. So does this “transmitter” emit enough EMFs to affect me? I don’t like the fact that it is going to be INSIDE my unit. I am going to put an EMF shield over the water meter, but I don’t think they should be allowed INSIDE my unit to put such a meter whether it’s just a transmitter or actually a smart meter. Is the transmitter and the smart meter one in the same? And what can I do to keep them from putting it inside? Demand they put it outside; deny them entrance; hire a lawyer? Suggestions?

]]> By: joe https://stopsmartmeters.org/frequently-asked-questions/faq-smart-meter-basics/#comment-1185831 Wed, 17 May 2023 23:24:59 +0000 https://stopsmartmeters.org/?page_id=1952#comment-1185831 In reply to Engineer.

youre a moron.
im an engineer
did radiation work for dod,
programs at most nuclear sites in america

you dont understand radiation and how small doses add up over time.

please stop lying to people .

]]> By: Susan https://stopsmartmeters.org/frequently-asked-questions/faq-smart-meter-basics/#comment-1184775 Sun, 05 Mar 2023 05:36:02 +0000 https://stopsmartmeters.org/?page_id=1952#comment-1184775 The dominant electric utility in SE Michigan has just implemented time of day rates on all users as of 03/01/23. The MI Public Service Commission approved several different user preferences but the “default” rate if you don’t make the choice is (of course) much higher. When I called to complain about not being able to “choose” my rate a supervisor called back within 3 minutes requesting a “RECALIBRATION” of my smart meter. I am concerned that they will harm my usage in some way because I made a complaint. Is anyone aware that choosing a certain time of day rate could require RECALIBRATION? Isn’t the smart meter (don’t currently know the type) ALREADY sending this information to the Utility at least every 15 minutes? I am considering blocking them from the building where I rent. They have “co-located” 12 smart meters in our basement. Renters have little to no power if owners approve of smart meters. I will call and try to “cancel” the appt. they demanded. Anyone ever hear of this happening? Of course I wish I could get them ALL removed.

]]> By: Paul H https://stopsmartmeters.org/frequently-asked-questions/faq-smart-meter-basics/#comment-1182701 Sun, 18 Dec 2022 16:42:39 +0000 https://stopsmartmeters.org/?page_id=1952#comment-1182701 In reply to Walker.

You couldn’t pay me any dollar amount to have a smart meter on my home.

]]> By: Paul H https://stopsmartmeters.org/frequently-asked-questions/faq-smart-meter-basics/#comment-1182700 Sun, 18 Dec 2022 16:37:24 +0000 https://stopsmartmeters.org/?page_id=1952#comment-1182700 In reply to berdie.

Yes, as all of the electricity, entering your home, must pass through the meter. Example: Try comparing electricity to water and the smart meter is the toilet located in front end of the water coming into your home. Your home is filled with electric fields as it radiates from the wiring located in the walls, ceiling, and sometimes floors. Just 6 volts per meter of a dirty electric field is equal to 100,000 micro watts per square meter.

Pulsed dirty electricity is far more powerful than what the meter emits wirelessly.

]]> By: Walker https://stopsmartmeters.org/frequently-asked-questions/faq-smart-meter-basics/#comment-1182144 Wed, 07 Dec 2022 23:53:07 +0000 https://stopsmartmeters.org/?page_id=1952#comment-1182144 So I tried to stop getting a smart meter and they’re gonna charge me almost $13 more a month just not to have it

]]> By: RDG https://stopsmartmeters.org/frequently-asked-questions/faq-smart-meter-basics/#comment-1180135 Fri, 14 Oct 2022 00:12:47 +0000 https://stopsmartmeters.org/?page_id=1952#comment-1180135 In reply to Paul H.

Interesting and thank you for pointing it out Paul. Sometimes I seriously wonder why are so many people opposed to questioning smart meters – why they are pushing for them? and trying to discredit those that are calling out a potential seriously deleterious human and animal health warnings? who and why be on the side of death to the general public?

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