Category Archives: CPUC

Speak Up! Oppose Smart Meters and Extortion “Opt-Out” Fees at the CPUC on Thursday April 18th 9:30 am

From Stop Smart Meters: We need to continue to tell the CPUC that smart meters and their mesh network are unacceptable and should be recalled!  Come to the next business meeting in San Francisco! At the last CPUC meeting, Commissioner … Continue reading

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PG&E fined $390,000 for spying

Today the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) approved a settlement in its investigation into Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) for spying on anti-Smart Meter groups.  PG&E will be required to pay $390,000 to the state’s General Fund. This infiltration … Continue reading

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PG&E to escalate Smart Meter deployment in Sebastopol?

Sebastopol banned Smart Meter installation and the police have enforced the ban by warning an installer who left the premises.  If the installer does not leave, it’s a $500 fine. Meanwhile PG&E and the CPUC are using intimidation against Sebastopol … Continue reading

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CPUC President Peevey to public: “Shut Up”!

From Stop Smart Meters: Michael Peevey has done enough damage to California: Now it’s time to go. Yesterday, dozens of people descended on the California Public Utilities Commission (for the umpteenth time) to speak of health damage, fires, privacy violations, … Continue reading

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Briefs filed in CPUC Smart Meter opt-out proceeding

In January, EMF Safety Network filed an Opening Brief and a Reply Brief in the CPUC Smart Meter opt-out proceeding.  The opening brief provides a good summary of the issues from the customer’s perspective. We recommend the CPUC: 1)    Allow residential … Continue reading

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CPUC Smart Meter Public Hearings: Choosing Four Locations

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) will hold Smart Meter public participation hearings in four different locations sometime next fall.  The hearings will provide an opportunity for people to speak to the CPUC about Smart Meters, and the Smart Meter … Continue reading

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