2015-10-05 A question of ITRON infringing upon another company’s patent

ITRON, among others, is being charged with patent infringement. If this is proven, would BC Hydro and Fortis be guilty of purchasing illegal goods?   TransData’s Smart Meter Patents are the subject matter of patent enforcement actions currently pending against General Electric, Itron, Landis+Gyr, Oncor Electric Delivery, CenterPoint Energy, Texas-New Mexico Power, San Diego Gas … Continue reading 2015-10-05 A question of ITRON infringing upon another company’s patent

2015-06-25 Bennett put on notice that evidence shows ITRON meters cause fires

Attached is a letter that I sent today via registered mail to Bill Bennett with evidence that these meters are fire hazards that should not be on our homes. I would encourage you to read the testimony from the Texas lawsuit which is damning, and share this information widely. I am sending the letter via … Continue reading 2015-06-25 Bennett put on notice that evidence shows ITRON meters cause fires

BC’s Itron smart meters put lives and homes at risk — who is looking out for us?

January 28, 2015 • For Immediate Release Smart meters have design flaws that have caused fires across North America, including in British Columbia. In Saskatchewan, Oregon, Florida, and now Ontario, measures are being taken to protect residents. Meanwhile in BC, Energy Minister Bill Bennett and BC Hydro refuse to acknowledge this fire hazard exists, allowing … Continue reading BC’s Itron smart meters put lives and homes at risk — who is looking out for us?