1)    It always seems odd how utilities justify the implementation of smeters by saying they will save money by laying off meter readers, cutting down on theft, etc. but the rates still increase dramatically year after year. “City officials say the rate increases are needed to finish the “replacement of all residential and commercial water … Continue reading 2016-09-01 Major Smart Meter Security Report →

1)    One major typo in last night’s update. #2  should read “Despite there being no tracking of fires”.  I missed this after several proof reads. Sorry…. https://stopsmartmetersbc.com/rebuttal-to-bcuc-final-response-final-order-smart-meter-fire-safety-complaint/ 2)    CBC radio program re. school. Good time to call in about Wi-Fi in schools.  This from a member. If you are interested, tomorrow (Tuesday, August 30) CBC … Continue reading 2016-08-29 CBC Radio Noon on Tuesday re. schools. Chance to talk about Wi-Fi. →

1)    In Illinois, in one community the Council is listening to the concerns of their residents and the utility appears to be listening to concerns about $$meters. Com Ed is a major utility in the state. Pressure is building there.  Why can’t BC Hydro have the same concerns for us? ComEd responded to Burr Ridge … Continue reading 2016-07-28 Magda Havas re. ground current pollution →

RESPONSE TO “BCUC’s Staff Report on Smart Meter Fire Safety Concerns” KEY:  Highlighted text is from Sharon Noble  Non-highlighted text is the draft report as written by BCUC staff. __________________________________________________________________________ Segment #13 In this segment, US statistics are used to reassure that smeters are safe. But there is no way to verify that the statistics … Continue reading Segment #13 – Meter Related Fire Frequency (cont’d) – US Statistics →

RESPONSE TO “BCUC’s Staff Report on Smart Meter Fire Safety Concerns” KEY:  Highlighted text is from Sharon Noble  Non-highlighted text is the draft report as written by BCUC staff. __________________________________________________________________________ Segment #12 Below is one of the most important arguments that BC Hydro and BCUC present to support their claim that $$meters are safe: The … Continue reading Segment #12 – Meter Related Fire Frequency – BC Statistics →

RESPONSE TO “BCUC’s Staff Report on Smart Meter Fire Safety Concerns” KEY:  Highlighted text is from Sharon Noble  Non-highlighted text is the draft report as written by BCUC staff. __________________________________________________________________________ Segment #1 Below is the covering letter I sent with my comments to BCUC on March 4.  Here are the major points that my response … Continue reading Segment #1 – BCUC Draft Response →

COVERING LETTER FOR “RESPONSES TO BCUC FIRE REPORT DRAFT”: As you all know, last June and July I submitted an official complaint to BCUC charging that it was BCUC’s responsibility under the BC Utilities Commission Act to protect the public from unsafe practices. BCUC was failing to do its job by ignoring the information that … Continue reading BCUC Fire Reports – Sharon Noble →

1)    Below is a letter to Dr. Hedy Fry who is MP for Vancouver Centre. She was on the HESA Committee that reviewed Safety Code 6, and is someone who could help us in this fight to have regulations over the wireless devices. Please consider writing her with your concerns even if she isn’t your … Continue reading 2016-07-23 Airport scanners and why they should be avoided →

From: Sharon Noble, Director, Coalition to Stop Smart Meters <dsnoble@shaw.ca> Subject: Update 2016-05-18  Special report on fires COVERING LETTER FOR “RESPONSES TO BCUC FIRE REPORT DRAFT”: As you all know, last June and July I submitted an official complaint to BCUC charging that it was BCUC’s responsibility under the BC Utilities Commission Act to protect … Continue reading BCUC Fire Reports – Introduction →