In today’s abundance of new gadgets, one in particular is
causing controversy in Santa Cruz County and across the
state. The “Smart Meter” is a wireless digital device
appearing along the California coast and igniting heated
discussions.
A Smart Meter is a wireless digital utility meter that
measures the amount of electricity and gas used in a
household or business. All buildings had analog meters
before the switch to Smart Meters. These wireless devices
send information to Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E), the sole
energy provider in northern and central California.
With projected benefits like “better usage of renewable
power” as well as “smart devices and smart homes,” the PG&E
website states “the
Smart Meter System lets you track your energy use
anytime throughout the month, so you can make smart
decisions and control your energy costs.”
PG&E began installing Smart Meters in 2006 when the
California Public Utilities Commission approved the switch.
The company plans to be finished with all installations in
2012.
Residents around the county and state are upset about these
new energy tracking devices because they emit potentially
dangerous electromagnetic frequencies during hourly updates
to PG&E. The long-term effects of constant exposure to this
level of radiation are unclear.
StopSmartMeters! is a movement that began as the “Scotts
Valley Neighbors Against Smart Meters” in June 2010. The
group advocates for ceasing installation of Smart Meters in
Santa Cruz County by providing information on their website,
holding weekly protests, and writing letters to the Santa
Cruz City Council.
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