Opt-out may leave you smarting
Stockton Record
There were no more "meter readers" but a lot more complaints from customers, some of whom said the SmartMeters were making them sick, headaches, ringing in the ears, that sort of thing. PG&E says the meters are safe. Some customers say they're not, ...
ENERGY: Customers to get option to dump smart metersNorth County Times (blog)

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HITS & MISSES: Coming (again): a racetrack for area car lovers
Bakersfield Californian
PG&E's plan to allow consumers to opt out on SmartMeters is a good one, even if we have yet to see the rationale for the Public Utilities Commission-authorized opt-out fee. The failure of SmartMeters to win widespread public support is most likely a ...

Letters: No evidence for Highway 68 traffic impact claim
Monterey County Herald
But to get rid of a smart meter, call PG&E now. Initial opt-out fee is $75 plus $10 per month for regular customers; $10 initial fee and $5 per month for CARE and FERA customers. The initial fee is less than the cost of an analog meter and hiring ...

CA PUC allows smart meter opt-out, at a price some call 'health extortion'
Examiner.com
PG&E, a California public utility, has been installing "smart meters" across its territory, but not all its customers have been happy about them. Some claim the meters, which send data back wirelessly to PG&E in lieu of having a meter reader come out ...

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David Benda: Wireless meters of PG&E draw ire
Record-Searchlight
Unfortunately for Forrester and her family, Shasta County Weights and Measures won't do tests because the SmartMeters don't fall under the department's jurisdiction. The California Public Utilities Commission regulates PG&E and municipalities like ...

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ENERGY: Customers to get option to dump smart meters
North County Times (blog)
Encinitas resident Michael Schwaebe will get his smart meter removed as soon as possible. He installed metal shields around his meter to reduce the electromagnetic radiation, which he said was causing him headaches. He holds a radio frequency meter he ...

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Regulators approve opt out of SmartMeters for a fee
The Turlock Journal
SmartMeters track usage information and send it to PG&E through wireless signals. PG&E says the digital meters give customers more control over their energy usage and helps the environment by conserving natural resources. PG&E also touts the accuracy ...
PG&E to give customers Smart Meter choiceCorning Observer
California Power Customers to Opt Out of SmartMetersKESQ
CPUC agrees to PG&E smart meter opt-out plan – angry meter opponents don'tSmart Grid News
Patch.com -truthout -Greentech Media (blog)
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PG&E to give customers Smart Meter choice
Corning Observer
The utility company said it supports the commission's decision and will respond quickly to customers who opt out of the utility's Smart Meter program. While PG&E stands by its determination that SmartMeters are safe, the program has been criticized by ...
PG&E charging customers to nix SmartMetersThe News Journal
CPUC agrees to PG&E smart meter opt-out plan – angry meter opponents don'tSmart Grid News
Regulators approve opt out of SmartMeters for a feeThe Turlock Journal
Patch.com -CleanTechnica -KESQ
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Smart Meter Scoop: California Utility Launches Opt-Out Program
truthout
In response to heated opposition from consumers and activists, state regulators ruled on Wednesday that residential customers of California's PG&E utility company can choose not to have controversial smart meters installed in their homes, ...

California Power Customers to Opt Out of SmartMeters
KESQ
Some PG&E Northern California power customers will get the chance to opt out of getting new wireless, SmartMeters installed on their homes, which are meant to lower the meter reading costs. The meters were originally mandatory and created some ...
PG&E Will Offer Analog Meters for Opt-OutGreentech Media (blog)
CPUC Approves Fees for SmartMeter Opt OutPatch.com
PG&E Can Charge Customers For SmartMeter Opt OutKMPH Fox 26

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