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Skelton, Taintor & Abbott Wins Landmark Smart Meter Case [Maine]

Submitted by Smart Meter Matrix on Sun, 10/09/2011 - 03:58

Skelton, Taintor & Abbott Wins Landmark Smart Meter Case
May 25, 2011
Category: Firm News

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Council says residents can avoid smart meters [Naperville, IL]

Submitted by Smart Meter Matrix on Thu, 10/06/2011 - 00:34

Council says residents can avoid smart meters
By Hank Beckman, For Sun-Times Media
Naperville Sun, A Chicago Sun-Times publication

October 4, 2011
NAPERVILLE, IL – “At a contentious meeting that had to be halted once, Naperville City Council approved by a 7-to-1 vote an option to let residents avoid the smart meters to be placed around town.

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Power surge raises questions about SmartMeters

Submitted by Smart Meter Matrix on Fri, 09/30/2011 - 19:20

Power surge raises questions about SmartMeters
Sue Dremann, Palo Alto Weekly Staff
September 4, 2011

PALO ALTO, CA - “When 80 PG&E SmartMeters caught on fire and burned out after a power surge in East Palo Alto on Aug. 25, the incident raised questions for some residents and utilities officials about the safety of the new digital devices.”

Full article: http://www.paloaltoonline.com/news/show_story.php?id=22378

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SW FL residents refuse smart meter; installer admits others have refused

Submitted by Smart Meter Matrix on Fri, 09/30/2011 - 19:04

Smart Meters: not so smart an idea
By Vicki Crawford, The Observation Post, Naples Daily News
September 29, 2011

LEE and COLLIER COUNTIES, FL - “A few days ago the power suddenly went out, and I heard someone moving around out in the back yard. Upon investigating the matter I found an FPL employee working on the electrical pole, and a box sitting nearby that said “Smart Meter”.

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Business owner way ahead of curve in opposing FPL's ‘smart meter' locally

Submitted by Smart Meter Matrix on Fri, 09/30/2011 - 19:03

Business owner way ahead of curve in opposing FPL's ‘smart meter' locally
By Russ Lemmon, TCPalm.com, Stuart, FL
July 18, 2011

INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FL - “Stephanie Austin, a local business owner, is vehemently opposed to smart meters.

I can't imagine too many people in Indian River County have a "Refuse Smart Meters" bumper sticker on their car, but she does. So, in these parts, she's way ahead of the curve in terms of opposition.

"I don't like how it's forced upon us," she said. "There are just too many questions."

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Tempers Flare Over Smart Meters

Submitted by Smart Meter Matrix on Fri, 09/30/2011 - 18:55

Tempers Flare Over Smart Meters
Light Department planning to install meters that can be read remotely.
By Stewart Lytle, Marblehead Patch
July 2, 2010

MARBLEHEAD, MA - "Tempers flared Wednesday afternoon at the Marblehead Municipal Light Department as board members squared off over a program to install electric meters that can be read remotely and will allow consumers to manage their own electricity usage better.

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Massachusetts sees smart grid pilots delayed

Submitted by Smart Meter Matrix on Fri, 09/30/2011 - 18:51

Massachusetts sees smart grid pilots delayed
Smart Grid Update
Weekly Intelligence Brief, Smart Grid Intelligence Brief 2
June 15, 2011

WORCESTER COUNTY, MA - "National Grid has voluntarily withdrawn its proposal to implement a large-scale smart gird pilot program in Worcester County in the US state of Massachusetts, according to local news media.

National Grid hopes to submit a second proposal to the DPU for review by Dec. 15 if not sooner, according to Cheri Warren, vice president of asset management for National Grid.

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Editor’s note: September 09, 2011

Submitted by Smart Meter Matrix on Mon, 09/19/2011 - 10:05

Editor’s note: September 9, 2011

LEE COUNTY, FL - Having searched the Internet, I am unable to find one article in news media regarding smart meter deployment in SWFL. The mandatory installations, with little or no prior notice provided by FPL, are happening now! Please share your links to SWFL news coverage - TV, papers, newsletters, you tube videos… Send to news@smartmetermatrix.org.

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No Plans for Lakeland Electric's Smart Meter Opt Out

Submitted by Smart Meter Matrix on Mon, 09/19/2011 - 10:00

No Plans for Lakeland Electric's Smart Meter Opt Out
By John Chambliss, The Ledger
August 16, 2011

LAKELAND, FL - “City officials said they have no plans to adopt an opt-out program for Lakeland Electric customers worried about the safety of having smart meters at their homes.

City Manager Doug Thomas said it would be too costly and time consuming to provide an option for utility customers to opt out of having smart meters.”

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Opt-Out Plan for Meters Considered

Submitted by Smart Meter Matrix on Mon, 09/19/2011 - 09:59

Opt-Out Plan for Meters Considered
By John Chambliss, The Ledger
August 8, 2011

LAKELAND, FL - “Faced with opposition from residents, officials are considering allowing Lakeland Electric customers to opt out of the smart meter program — but they could face higher costs.

The idea was discussed on Monday during a 45-minute meeting among top utility and city officials.

Customers who opt out of the program and choose to have a meter reader come to their home or business might have to pay a higher rate than those with smart meters.”

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