Have you opted out of smart meters? If so read this. Several years ago Orange and Rockland/ Rockland Electric Co. started the switch from regular meters to smart meters, and all the associated issues surrounding them became a concern for some residents. In order to avoid the risks of rf from the meters the…
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Smart Meters One Year On – Some Solutions For Renters & Condo Dwellers
About a year ago the news that Upper Saddle River, Mahwah and surrounding areas had smart meters arriving and on their way and it was only a matter of time before they were in every neighborhood, installed and running. Concerned residents had the option to opt out and pay the $15 monthly inconvenience fee (aka…
Smart Meters – A Video Overview For The Unsure
Smart meter installation in Upper Saddle River and the surrounding areas is well on its way. A glance at houses in the area show most homes have them in some neighborhoods. If you were going to opt out it is late, but if you have a meter installed you can get it removed. If you…
Smart Meters: Some Facts
Smart Meters: Some Facts An Upper Saddle River resident has done extensive research on smart meters: 18+ hours online reading detailed papers: scientific, regulatory and health, speaking to three attorneys and to O&R. Here’s the short version, if you want to better understand the issue. Health and safety: EMF means ElectoMagnetic Field. In today’s world,…
Smart Meter Opt Out – Upper Saddle River Opposes Fee
As smart meters are rolled out across Upper Saddle River the administration has taken some action. Upper Saddle River Borough has today (August 21, 2018) posted information regarding the arrival of smart meters on their website. Of particular interest the Borough attorney has written a letter to the New Jersey Board Of Public Utilities raising…
Upper Saddle River Smart Meter Opt Out
Following the numerous discussions and concerns regarding the arrival of smart meters in Upper Saddle River a resident has written a letter to be presented to the Mayor and Council asking for an ordinance banning them from the town. All residents who wish to be co-signatory can have their name added. If you live in…
Smart Meters And RF – A Serious Health Risk?
Smart meters are the way of the future. While streamlining lives they may do other things that are considerably more serious, and a lot less positive with possible long term consequences to your health. Before allowing a meter to be installed at your house there are some serious health concerns connected with these meters that…
Smart Meter Opt Out – Did It Work?
Updated: 8/15/2018 You received your notice that your smart meter is coming. What now? You go to your energy providers website and will find information on what to do next. For Orange and Rockland you will find it here. You will have to call them so they can try and talk you out of it…
Smart Meters – Security Threats & Who is Actually Watching?
With the idea of Smart Meters comes the potential threat of an invasion of privacy. Smart Meters are, in general terms, classified as a surveillance device – its job being to accurately monitor your usage of electricity. Unlike old meters, these new devices have the ability to differentiate between what is being used. They monitor…
Smart Meters Are Here – What You Should Know
Have you received one of these? Arriving in mail boxes all over Bergen county these are heralding the arrival of smart meters that the energy company is excitedly telling you is the way of the future. However, before you allow your old meter to be removed you should do some serious research into what these ‘smart…