Get Smart for summer by Debora Van Brenk – The London Free Press – June 05, 2012 About 20 London households remain hydro-meter holdouts — adamantly refusing to allow London Hydro installers to switch their homes to smart meters. “We’re really trying hard to work with each of those customers,” says London Hydro spokesperson Nancy Hutton. […]
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Residents refuse Meters in London Ontario
Jun 6
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Next-Generation Meters – Hydro-Québec Sets Terms for Installation of Meters Without Radio-Frequency Emissions MONTREAL, March 14, 2012 /CNW Telbec/ – As part of its rollout of next-generation meters, today Hydro-Québec filed with the Régie de l’énergie the proposed terms and conditions of an opting-out plan, which will allow customers to have meters that don’t emit radio-frequency (RF) […]
Another BC City Hall asks for Opt Out
Feb 20
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Maple Ridge council calls for choice on Smart Meters Maple Ridge council voted Tuesday to send a letter to B.C. Hydro urging the provincial power utility to respect citizens right to opt out of the controversial $900 million project to replace the province’s 1.8 million power meters. Black Press/Files http://www.mapleridgenews.com/news/139478903.html By Robert Mangelsdorf – Maple […]
Opt Out requested in Maple Ridge
Feb 19
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21 of 24 Condo owners at a building in Maple Ridge sign a petition, and Mayor Daykin expresses his hope that BC Hydro will take the City Hall’s request seriously and allow people to give people a choice to Opt Out from smart meters.
Smart Meter Opt Out?
Feb 1
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BC Hydro will not say whether B.C. residents are able to opt out of its controversial Smart Meter program, a frustrating proposition for consumers who distrust the devices.” http://www.ctvbc.ctv.ca/servlet/an/local/CTVNews/20120131/bc_steele_hydro_smart_meters_120131/20120201/?hub=BritishColumbiaHome Choice to opt out of smart meters unclear BC Hydro will not say whether B.C. residents are able to opt out of its controversial Smart Meter […]
Radio : Una St.Clair on Smart Meters
Jan 30
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The World Today on CKWN 980AM, John McComb speaks to Una St. Clair from Citizens for Safe Technology about Smart Meters [audio:https://emrabc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/CKNW_Una_Jan30_p1.mp3] Part One [audio:https://emrabc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/CKNW_Una_Jan30_p2.mp3] Part Two [audio:https://emrabc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/CKNW_Una_Jan30_p3.mp3] Part Three
Radio : Cindy Verschoor
Jan 30
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[audio:https://emrabc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/CKNW_JAN27_1intro.mp3] Part One – Host John McComb, The World Today, CKNW 980 AM Radio Vancouver [audio:https://emrabc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/CKNW_JAN27_2chartwell.mp3] Part Two – Russ Anderson from Chartwell Inc, speaks about Opt-Out programs [audio:https://emrabc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/CKNW_JAN27_3CVp1.mp3] Part Three – Cindy Verschoor from BC Hydro [audio:https://emrabc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/CKNW_JAN27_3CVp2.mp3] Part Four – Cindy Verschoor from BC Hydro
Radio : Walter McGinnis
Jan 26
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Walter Mc Ginnis on CKNW with John McComb – January 26th, 2012 [audio:https://emrabc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/CKNW_Jan26_Walter_p1.mp3] [audio:https://emrabc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/CKNW_JAN26_p2.mp3] [audio:https://emrabc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/CKNW_JAN26_p3.mp3]
Smart Meter OPT-OUT Programs spread across North America
Jan 25
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Jan 25, 2012 1:21 PM To defuse opposition from smart meter foes and allow utility companies to move forward with grid modernization plans, utility leaders may have to consider creating smart meter opt-out programs regardless of the validity of opponents’ concerns about health, safety and privacy, according to Chartwell’s latest industry report, Smart Meter Opt-Out Programs […]
