ALERT...Smart meters for PA

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beherenow

Jedi
Hi folks, I just caught this "fluffy", (or more likely, written by the power company) article in my local news about the plans of our power monopoly to give us even more microwave pollution.

http://lancasteronline.com/business/local_business/ppl-files-plan-to-replace-its-electric-meters/article_b28eac5c-0098-11e4-bc28-001a4bcf6878.html

If you guys could please run this on SoTT for any other PA residents who use SoTT it would be much appreciated.

I would personally start a campaign right now, if not for a recent run of equipment failures that have severely set me back in my in my business...I'm looking at 3+ weeks of catching up, so my time is currently fully committed.

I also did not have the time yet to research if someone else might already be doing something....I think that is probable.

The state public utility commission, which in the past has actually made some people friendly decisions, but is now ponerized, has NOT yet ruled on allowing the power company to do this. I think they need to get their e-mail server swamped with citizen protests, ASAP.

I searched the PUC's web site a bit but did not come up with any straight e-mail address, but here's their mailing address for any PA residents who would like to start, what I hope will be, a virtual flood of protest.

Bureau of Consumer Services
Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission
P.O. BOX 3265
Harrisburg, PA 17105-3265

Thanks, Dave
 
Hi beherenow, I'm not sure what part of PA your in but if PPL does get this pushed thru isn't it possible for you to switch to a third party electric company and have their meter removed? I currently have PPL as a supplier now myself but I'm always getting offers to switch to a different company all the time. Even thought I'd rather remain with the main supplier (PPL) if they were to install this meter then I would probably switch as I wouldn't want anything like this installed at my location either. The only thing would be what about the neighbors. If they go for it then I'd have one right next to me anyway. :rolleyes:
 
Hi Pete, I think your confusing "electric supplier", with service provider. After deregulation a couple of years ago, there was suddenly a whole pile of "electric suppliers"...which are nothing more then virtual company's who buy and re-sell power ...they don't own power plants or any transmission infrastructure. The transmission infrastructure is all owned and serviced by PP&L, as I understand it. BTW I'm in Lancaster county.

The so called "choice" provided by deregulation was nothing more than your standard issue PTB shell game....it was touted as "more choices", and "the competition will be good for the public"..etc.. But of course, it only benefited big businesses, by creating a new market place for shysters...oops, I meant "middle men". It also added a lot of confusion for those who did not want or need to "shop for electric"...you can thank good old stupid American "consumers" for buying that line of crap.

The whole "choose a supplier" thing has already gone off the rails. I have a personal friend that stayed with PP&L, but somehow he got "switched" to a different supplier, which cost him and additional $100 a month, for 2 months until they switched him back. When he inquired about getting his money back, or credit for the overage, they said there's nothing they can do about that and to file a complaint with the PUC. :mad:( BTW, they are currently swamped by thousands of complaints on this issue)....just consider how much money you could literally STEAL by "accidentally" switching a couple of million customers without there consent, for a couple a hundred bucks each....pure state sponsored thievery! It's not really surprising if your aware that this is a fascist country...big gov. and big biz are one and the same.

According to my understanding, PP&L is the sole company dealing with transmission... so if this request passes the company shills...oops again.. the PUC "hearing", everyone in PA will get one. If enough public protest is lodged, we my have a choice as to having one installed on your home. I doubt they will scrub the whole plan though, since there will be plenty of "smart phone zombies" who will think its a good idea and will actually want one of the evil things.

AND...like it always is, if your one of the Po-folks, like myself, who rent, and your landlord "opts in" on the meters, and it so happens that your apartment is right by the meter bank....well, you get the picture :headbash:..breakout the tin foil hat!
 
beherenow,

I live in Mifflin County and we switched to First Electric and haven't noticed any rate hikes but if we still have the same "service provider" we will be in the same microwave boat I guess. I don't have a tin foil hat (just a LESS EMF cap) so I hope I survive and you do as well.

goyacobol :cool2: :rolleyes:
 
Thanks goyacobol, I'll survive, and currently, lucky for me, I live in a residence that does not have a meter on the building...my power comes from my landlord's house that has the meter.

I also forgot to mention the privacy invasion these meters pose as well as their vulnerability to hacking. If memory serves me correctly, I think smart meter initiatives were defeated in Idaho, California and Maine and maybe some others...so it can be done.

I hope I can encourage someone with more time, and better computer skills than me, ( that won't take much :-) ) to maybe make a site or some kind of info page with lots of links that would make sharing info and raising awareness easier for concerned PA residents to nip this thing in the bud.

I'm certain that all MSM info on it will be very similar to the article I linked to in the first post...the old " you gotta' have this wonderful new technology...", right, like a neuron needs a microwave.

Here is some links from old SoTT articles that could be used.

http://www.sott.net/article/262715-Occupy-your-home-Confronting-electro-pollution-and-smart-meter-toxification
http://www.sott.net/article/246652-Smart-meters-are-massive-surveillance-tech-privacy-supremo
http://www.sott.net/article/247836-Looming-Health-Crisis-Wireless-Technology-and-the-Toxification-of-America
http://www.sott.net/article/268971-Smart-meters-correcting-the-gross-misinformation
http://www.sott.net/article/251394-Neurosurgeon-Shows-How-Low-Levels-of-Radiation-Such-As-Wi-Fi-Smart-Meters-And-Cell-Phones-Cause-The-Blood-Brain-Barrier-To-Leak

and heres an all around good site on all electro-smog issues, though I have yet to search it about smart meters specifically.

http://www.electricsense.com/category/electromagnetic-protection/computer-radiation-electromagnetic-protection/
Thanks, Dave
 
Thanks Beherenow for bringing this topic to the forefront. Last year around March, Smart Meter Representatives flooded the Scranton-Wilkes Barre - Pocono Business area's to get them to sign up their locations, stating it would save them money in the long run, for electric rates are on the rise. The Rep's were paid by commission, so they first approached a company or business in person, then did follow up phone call's. Looks like Residential Customer's are next on the list?

BTW, are you aware that since 2010, we are already paying a Smart Meter "FEE" even if we don't have one installed? How's that for American Capitalism! Pennsylvania does have an active Coalition against Smart meter's, see below.

_http://triblive.com/news/editorspicks/3450286-74/smart-meters-meter#axzz36GTMYvCU

Pennsylvania electrical customers pay a smart meter fee on their electric bills even if they don't have the devices. Act 129 allows energy companies to recover the cost of advanced metering technology and related infrastructure that they will provide in coming years. Customers pay a smart-meter fee for each meter installed at their homes or businesses.

The charge took effect Aug. 1, 2010


Pennsylvania Smart Meters
Program Overview
_https://www.firstenergycorp.com/content/customer/help/pa-smartmeter.html

April 16, 2014 - FirstEnergy's Pennsylvania utilities – Met-Ed, Penelec, Penn Power and West Penn Power – are starting to roll out new smart meter technology on homes and businesses throughout our service areas. This effort is in response to Pennsylvania Act 129*, which requires all large electric utilities in Pennsylvania to install smart meters.

This step toward a more modernized electric system will help the companies reduce the number of estimated bills and may eventually improve our ability to respond to outages faster and more efficiently.

Plus, in the future, you will have access to more detailed energy information through our online Home Energy Analyzer tool that will help you better understand your electricity use – which means you can then make informed decisions on how to manage and control your electricity consumption.

Be assured that the smart meter technology being implemented has been rigorously tested and proven by manufacturers to be accurate, safe and secure in systems throughout the country.

Looking for more detailed information? Click the links to the right.


STOP Smart Meter's in Pa.
_http://www.stopsmartmetersinpa.com/

Our Coalition is comprised of Pennsylvania residents acting as a collective force to stop the mandates being placed upon us by laws in opposition to our constitutional rights through the use of intrusive devices, including Smart Meters and all connective technology set forth by the PA Public Utility Commission through Act 129: laws that are designed by local and federal government to invade our private lives and households.

Occasionally, we hold events in our own communities...distributing literature and educating our neighbors about Smart Meters.

Sometimes we meet to go to specific legislators and make our voice heard.

We meet up in Harrisburg several times during the year when our legislators are in session.

We also hold conference calls about every two or three weeks to update our members with important information.

If you are interested in receiving info on our events/conference calls, please go to our 'Get Involved' page and fill in your name and email address, and we will make sure to add you to our email list.


Find smart meter websites in your area | EMF Safety Network
_http://stopsmartmeters.org/frequently-asked-questions/contacts-database/

Below is a worldwide list of people and organizations opposing “smart” meters.


Smart Meter “Malfunction” Causes Pennsylvania Apartment Building Fire
_http://smartgridawareness.org/2014/02/14/meter-blamed-for-pennsylvania-fire/

February 14, 2014 - This smart meter-related fire is still under investigation. The company involved with insuring the Bensalem apartment buildings reportedly requested an independent evaluation of all smart meters installed for the burned building. Current smart meters were removed/ replaced for such an evaluation. It is hoped that another update can be provided at future date as to the results of the independent evaluation and any actions taken as a result of the Bensalem apartment building fire. [It is possible, however, that the results will not be made public.]

Also, as a matter of public record, there was a Pennsylvania Legislative House Policy meeting held on April 14, 2014 on the subject of “Security in Installation of Smart Meters.” Presentation materials for that meeting indicate: “The meter itself is the cause of the Bensalem fire, not arcing and not the wires, per the Bensalem Fire Marshal.”

Testimony presented at the above mentioned meeting indicates that the “fire was definitely started by the Landis Smart Meter. The smart meter was located in the utility shed. Not sure where it started in the meter, but it definitely started inside the meter.”
 
Thank you VERY much for all the excellent info Angleburst29....looks like I got a bunch of "homework" to do...and possibly some new friends to meet. I'm only about 40 minutes away from H-burg, so I'm thinking I should get off my overworked butt and lend those STOP people some support.

Thanks again, angleburst29, You ROCK! :hug: , Dave
 
Yes, Good Find, Dave and Angleburst
Just today I listened to Barrie Trower's pod cast on a radio show CTM of today's date. Not surprised at all now... :) to find that Sott already has an interview with Barrie about microwaves used as weapons. They are fully aware of the health risks.
http://www.sott.net/article/207247-Electromagnetic-radiation-and-its-effect-on-the-brain-an-insider-speaks-out
I'm unable to post CMT pod cast but there's this Tube. I think I know now why the 18 Loon satelites will be beaming WI-FI across the whole world... Sigh...
From April 3, 2014...Barrie has many Tubes, some shorter that others.
 
angelburst29 said:
Thanks Beherenow for bringing this topic to the forefront. Last year around March, Smart Meter Representatives flooded the Scranton-Wilkes Barre - Pocono Business area's to get them to sign up their locations, stating it would save them money in the long run, for electric rates are on the rise. The Rep's were paid by commission, so they first approached a company or business in person, then did follow up phone call's. Looks like Residential Customer's are next on the list?

BTW, are you aware that since 2010, we are already paying a Smart Meter "FEE" even if we don't have one installed? How's that for American Capitalism! Pennsylvania does have an active Coalition against Smart meter's, see below.

_http://triblive.com/news/editorspicks/3450286-74/smart-meters-meter#axzz36GTMYvCU

Pennsylvania electrical customers pay a smart meter fee on their electric bills even if they don't have the devices. Act 129 allows energy companies to recover the cost of advanced metering technology and related infrastructure that they will provide in coming years. Customers pay a smart-meter fee for each meter installed at their homes or businesses.

The charge took effect Aug. 1, 2010


Pennsylvania Smart Meters
Program Overview
_https://www.firstenergycorp.com/content/customer/help/pa-smartmeter.html

April 16, 2014 - FirstEnergy's Pennsylvania utilities – Met-Ed, Penelec, Penn Power and West Penn Power – are starting to roll out new smart meter technology on homes and businesses throughout our service areas. This effort is in response to Pennsylvania Act 129*, which requires all large electric utilities in Pennsylvania to install smart meters.

This step toward a more modernized electric system will help the companies reduce the number of estimated bills and may eventually improve our ability to respond to outages faster and more efficiently.

Plus, in the future, you will have access to more detailed energy information through our online Home Energy Analyzer tool that will help you better understand your electricity use – which means you can then make informed decisions on how to manage and control your electricity consumption.

Be assured that the smart meter technology being implemented has been rigorously tested and proven by manufacturers to be accurate, safe and secure in systems throughout the country.

Looking for more detailed information? Click the links to the right.


STOP Smart Meter's in Pa.
_http://www.stopsmartmetersinpa.com/

Our Coalition is comprised of Pennsylvania residents acting as a collective force to stop the mandates being placed upon us by laws in opposition to our constitutional rights through the use of intrusive devices, including Smart Meters and all connective technology set forth by the PA Public Utility Commission through Act 129: laws that are designed by local and federal government to invade our private lives and households.

Occasionally, we hold events in our own communities...distributing literature and educating our neighbors about Smart Meters.

Sometimes we meet to go to specific legislators and make our voice heard.

We meet up in Harrisburg several times during the year when our legislators are in session.

We also hold conference calls about every two or three weeks to update our members with important information.
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Hi! I live in Steelton and would like to get involved here...how can I do that?
 
Quote from: Wendathon-Wemdu

"Hi! I live in Steelton and would like to get involved here...how can I do that?"

From my perspective, and one of my many discipline's, it's wise to "educate oneself" in the field of interest - prior to involvement in any endeavor. In a sense, "You look - before you leap!"

It's important to gather as much info as possible, so you have some awareness, of the pro and con's in the subject of interest. The Pa. STOP Coalition does have an active and formative site and is on top of the on-going debates, locally, State and Worldwide. Much info can be garnered there but it's also important to go beyond what's presented and do some independent exploring of your own, to get a more pronounced perspective of what is involved and why, cause and effect, and if it's a hindrance or a benefit.


Quote from: Ronnie

"Just today I listened to Barrie Trower's pod cast on a radio show CTM of today's date."

Thanks, Ronnie for providing the U-tube link. Interesting discussion.

Between the damaging effects of radiation, microwaves, Wi-Fi and Smart devices and the intended use "for complete control" and the fact that our Earth is experiencing active phases of Solar flares and EMP's ..... hasn't it ever occurred to the "Power's" ..... that they could lose all their fancy toy's (and control) with "ONE direct EMP blast?" (While the International Space Station is dodging Meteorites and Fireballs.)

A little off topic but consider this:

Other Signs on Earth … and Omens in the Heavens …
… that something very BIG is around the corner!

And that is the number of manmade catastrophes which are engineered wittingly or unwittingly. For example, each of the past four years have brought to the planet an extraordinary event of truly historic and monumental proportions.

We all saw the BP Gulf oil spill of 2010.
We all witnessed the Fukushima nuclear catastrophe of 2011.
We then experienced Superstorm Sandy in 2012.
And, of course, we just finished experiencing the US Government shutdown in 2013.

What is important to understand about each of these events is that they are all ongoing. The people on the Gulf of Mexico coastline will verify this, as will the whole country of Japan. So will the residents of the Jersey shore. Likewise, the entire USA is just waiting for the next Debt Default Doomsday Date.

What’s the point?

There is something much bigger going on in the background which compels the WSG to completely ignore the real solutions to these and many other urgently pressing matters. At the same time, whenever they do respond they seem to do so in a manner that guarantees an exacerbation of the problems which humanity faces.

Another perfect example of this willful neglect and ineffective remediation is the proliferation of space junk. Especially junk which is powered with nuclear energy! Can you imagine that stuff is sent up into space which produces nuclear byproducts and/or radioactive wastes?

For instance, “in 2005 at least 13 nuclear reactor fuel cores, eight thermoelectric generators (whose heat source is a radioactive element), and 32 nuclear reactors were known to be in Earth orbits below 1,700 km.”

Where’s it all going to go when those various satellites and probes and space weapons decide to come back to Planet Earth?



The final point is that much of that ‘space junk’ is serving a vital purpose in the minds of the WSG. Tracking brown dwarfs, comets, planetoids, asteroids, large meteors and comet-planets is certainly now a HUGE priority for them. Apparently the dangers posed by the free-fall of any of this nuclear-powered ‘junk’ must not compare to the benefits which they are accruing, in the meantime, from their global SpaceWatch Program.

Russian meteor exploded with force of 30 Hiroshima bombs – Telegraph

Perhaps their completely cavalier attitude and reckless response to so many things is a reflection of what really does matter to them at this very late date? Who could deny that a “Hercolubus” would fit the profile of such a grave and momentous concern.

We can only conclude that the rapid and relentless weaponization of space, which has occurred since the Reagan years, may be less about controlling the territory below, and more about eliminating threats from above. And, that the Stars Wars program (aka the Strategic Defense Initiative) was actually conceived in anticipation of a war in the heavens … or with unwelcomed celestial intruders?

_http://cosmicconvergence.org/?p=7330
 
Good points Angleburst,

Between the damaging effects of radiation, microwaves, Wi-Fi and Smart devices and the intended use "for complete control" and the fact that our Earth is experiencing active phases of Solar flares and EMP's ..... hasn't it ever occurred to the "Power's" ..... that they could lose all their fancy toy's (and control) with "ONE direct EMP blast?"
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I have thought the same thing...it kind of gives one an ironic little smile, don't it? Although I am "behind the times"( my new news site? :)) on the smart meter thing here at home, I do keep up with the latest space weather and sun conditions by watching SuspiciousObservers daily space weather reports on his YT channel available here.....just about every day, it's SoTT then SO.

https://www.youtube.com/user/Suspicious0bservers?feature=watch

I think there has been some discussion here on the forum about SO, and though I can't find it at the moment, if I recall correctly the consensus was mostly positive. SO is also an Electric Universe proponent, which I also follow.

Wendthon, My plan for the STOP people is this; I signed up for their E-newsletter first, and if no "red flags" I may "explore" a meeting and keep my eyes open for any "flags" there also. My real intention was to find if there is any effective petitions or form letters that could be sent to the PUC, and then get all my friends and family, and all there friends too, to get on board and cause an even larger "groundswell" of public protest.

Thanks again everyone, Dave
 
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