In Sask. the plan is/was to use a one-way communicating gas $$meter, that could potentially communicate via the electricity $$meter. The collectors on poles outside our homes have 8 transmitters, so most likely BC Hydro/Fortis are planning the same thing. http://globalnews.ca/news/1500467/new-sask-gas-modules-to-use-same-network-as-smart-meters/ “AMI is a precursor for a more far-fetched goal of smart … Continue reading 2014-08-10 $$mart grid potentially could be used by gas meters →
Only one item tonight. You will need lots of time if you want to read all of this information. As you know Fortis BC has applied to the BCUC for approval of its plan to replace all the analog gas meters with “smart” meters. A few of us have been working to convince the BCUC … Continue reading 2022-06-08 Evidence that gas smeters are dangerous submitted to BCUC →
1) REQUEST TO RESIDENTS OF BRITISH COLUMBIA If you live in B.C., Hans (who is a resident of B.C. [name and email address included with Hans’ permission]) requests that you send him an email message to tell him whether or not you saw in your newspaper a particular FortisBC/BCUC public notice titled “We want to hear … Continue reading 2021-10-01 FortisBC Meters for natural gas in B.C. →
1) One of our members kindly scanned through parts of FortisBC’s application for “smart” gas meters and found that the one they are planning to use is the Sonix IQ made by Sensus. FortisBC’s first option is to use one that, like the electric smeter, communicates two-ways (AMI) and will emit a constant stream of … Continue reading 2021-07-30 Info on FortisBC gas smeters and Telus’s digital phone →
1) FortisBC is applying to the BC Utilities Commission to change the current analog gas meters to smeters!! They will be wireless, adding yet another layer of RF to our home’s environment. According to the FAQ on their website, FortisBC will use its own wireless network which, most likely, will be tied to the IoT … Continue reading 2021-02-13 FORTIS GAS APPLYING FOR SMETERS →
1) Fortis BC is planning on replacing our analog meters with “advanced” ones, and is planning on holding public meetings. I want to find out more about the “sound waves” that will be used to measure usage and to send data wirelessly, FORTIS BC announces Smart Gas Meters IT’S TIME TO UPGRADE OUR NATURAL GAS … Continue reading 2019-10-21 FortisBC holding public meetings re. gas smeters. Kelowna on Oct. 22 →
1) At my request, Nina Beety has kindly prepared a press release re her smeter fire report and sent it to several major Canadian media contacts, e.g. Vancouver Sun, CBC, Montreal Gazette. It is below in Letters. I hope you will consider forwarding this to the media in your area. This report confirms everything that I documented over … Continue reading 2019-10-04 FortisBC wants to install gas smeters →
From a member re. Qualicum Beach area: This morning, two men showed up at the house of a friend of mine in Qualicum Woods, Qualicum Beach, to remove her legacy meter and replace it with a radio off meter. She refused, and was told that she would be receiving a bill for refusal of installation. … Continue reading 2016-12-09 New study shows smeters increase greenhouse gases →
We need to get involved and ask that the BC Utilities Commission make Fortis Gas share information about its program, and allow the public an opportunity to express concerns and ask questions prior to the application for the $$meter program being submitted. A draft letter is below, and I would ask that you make … Continue reading 2015-08-22 Fortis Gas should hold public meetings re.smart meters →
1) From Barb Payne in Toronto — it was time sensitive. Sorry, I didn’t get it until today. Never too late to make comments about a “safer internet” because I see nothing about health. “20th annual international Safer Internet Day (especially re kids). Right now it’s trending with twitter hashtag #SaferInternetDay (I’m sure that’s on … Continue reading 2023-02-07 Anxiety due to smeters →
