Concern over electromagnetic fields is shared by some other
towns. Earlier in the year, some Sebastopol residents
(another town north of San Francisco, CA) called smart
meters into question, an argument that stemmed from the
debate over whether or not radiation from cell phones and
other wireless devices can cause cancer. But where the mayor
got the number of 10 times worse than cell phone towers is
unknown.
PG&E spokesperson Paul Moreno has stated repeatedly that
smart meters do not pose a health risk as the emitted radio
signals are well within limits established by the Federal
Communications Commission. "The meters emit a signal once
every four hours for a fraction of a second, and at very low
power," Moreno said. "These levels are far below what you
would find in many common household appliances.
Of course there is still the debate on whether or not even
these low levels are safe, but for now, PG&E is continuing
to push for smart meter installation. Until the questions of
if and how radiation from electromagnetic and radio wave
fields are damaging to human health, there doesn't seem to
be much foundation for stopping smart meters on this basis
since they hold the potential to drastically reduce energy
consumption. To some extent, the real argument is would
residents rather bicker over smart meters in their homes, or
a new power plant next door? It seems utilities need to work
harder on educating consumers about the purpose of smart
meters, the roll they play in energy conservation, and the
security of user information so that consumers are not so
wary about the new meters.
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