Critics question safety of smart meters – BC Hydro is rolling out its new smart meter program this month and there have already been a number of critics questioning the program. The high-tech devices aren’t even installed yet and they’re already stirring up a lot of controversy. Some say they’re an invasion of privacy, while others say it could increase your risk of cancer.
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By Michelle Cyr-Whiting Saturday, August 06, 2011 12:30 PM Prince George, B.C. When Marina Jang first heard about BC Hydro’s smart metering program she was encouraged to hear the key phrases: ‘clean’, ‘green’, and ‘energy-saving’. Her initial reaction has changed to one of mounting concern as she digs deeper into growing criticism, world-wide, of the […]
Hans Karow guards his old meter with locks and a sign because he doesn’t want to switch to the new smart meter, which B.C. Hydro plans to install by the end of 2012. By Wade Paterson – Kelowna Capital News Published: August 04, 2011 B.C. Hydro plans to have smart meters installed in every West […]
by Jonathan Fowlie July 29., 2011 In fighting the Harmonized Sales Tax, Former premier Bill Vander Zalm has regained significant public attention and profile. But what will happen when the referendum is over, and HST issue is finally put to rest? Vander Zalm was asked about this Thursday on CBC’s Power and Politics, and offered a surprising […]
The Canadian Press Posted: Jul 28, 2011 5:04 PM PT Last Updated: Jul 28, 2011 5:04 PM PT British Columbia’s privacy commissioner has launched an investigation into BC Hydro’s Smart Meter program after complaints that the information collected by the device breaches personal privacy. Elizabeth Denham said Thursday that the investigation will ensure that the […]
BC Hydro plans to finalize installation of their new “Smart Meters,” but the change has residents around Victoria and the province spooked — not just for the potential billing changes, but for concerns over privacy, effectiveness and, of course, the health of electromagnetic Residents concerned by Smart Meter plan POSTED BY: DANIELLE POPE 07/27/2011 12:00 […]
Smart meters could triple hydro rates July 27, 2011 Dear Mayor, Council, and Editor: Smart meters have been installed in several U.S. states and in Ontario, and we should be benefiting from their experiences. Many serious problems have been reported, regardless of the location or brand of meter. It follows that these same problems will […]
Langley Times Published: July 27, 2011 2:00 PM Updated: July 27, 2011 2:54 PM The modernization of BC Hydro’s metering system is intended to be safer, more reliable and cost effective than the current system, and reduce electricity theft. But Hydro’s smart meter technology may also be hazardous to health, polluting homes and the outdoors with […]
Global News Vancouver A Channel Victoria FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 27, 2011 10:29:41 AM PDT BC Greens say Smart Meter health concerns demand action: stop installation, create long-term ‘Smart Grid’ Health, privacy, security and individual rights concerns demand use of Precautionary Principle to guide planning (Bio – Dr. Magda Havas PhD) (Publications) July 27, 2011, […]
Magda Havas speaks with CBC Radio about Smart Meters in North America. July 26 2011 http://www.cbc.ca/ontheisland/2011/07/26/smart-meter-safety-concerns-jack-laytons-departure-and-protecting-avatar-grove/ http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/story/2011/07/27/bc-hydro-smart-meter.html
