Hello,

This week the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) Judge Amy Yip-Kikugawa and President Michael Peevey issued two proposed decisions on smart meters.

There are very little concessions for the customer. Did PG&E write these? Basically they want to give the utilities millions of dollars more for the opt-out program and continue charging customers fees for not wanting a smart meter. It's policy, grid modernization, over people.

What happened to the customer is always right? "When the vacuum salesman comes to the door, and I don't want to buy a vacuum, I don't buy it and he doesn't get into my wallet." (comment from 2011 survey)

These decisions are not final. The best action will be if droves of people can go to the CPUC meetings and demand their rights to health and safety and an end to the extortion.

Stay tuned for a meeting date and time.

Comments can be sent to Amy Yip-Kikugawa ayk@cpuc.ca.gov and Peevey's advisor, Manisha Lakhanpal: m12@cpuc.ca.gov

You can find details of their proposals below and follow the link to read more.

All for now,
Sandi Maurer

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CPUC: Give millions more to PG&E and continue smart meter extortion fees

Here's a recap of the proposed decisions:

Give 37 million dollars to Investor Owned Utilities (PG&E, SCE, SDG&E and So Cal Gas) for providing the opt-out program.
Adopt permanent fees for residential customers who "do not wish to have a wireless smart meter".
Continue the same interim fees of $75 initial fee, plus $10 a month, and $10 initial fee and $5 a month for low income.
Local governments and multi-unit dwellings may not collectively opt out of smart meter installations.
Charging an opt-out fee does not violate the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
They will not address health and safety impacts in this decision.
Assess fees on a per location basis, for example if you have two or more meters on your property, that will be one fee, per utility company.
If you have two utilities, they can both charge you fees.
Peevey proposes putting a cap on the opt-out fees at 3 years.
Both Peevey and Yip-Kikugawa refuse to consider a no fee option.

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Dumbest quote

"It is in everyone's interest to promote moving to smart meters."

-Amy Yip-Kikugawa, CPUC proposed decision

Isn't that like saying "Everybody needs milk?"

Hundreds of people spoke to her at CPUC hearings. They told her of the hardships smart meters brought to their lives, including accounts of ill health, increased bills and fires. She's been given studies, and viewed declarations of serious harm.

It's beyond dumb. It's unfathomable and outrageous that the CPUC continues to promote toxic plastic pulsed radiation transmitter meters over public health and the environment.

Not only should opting out of smart meters be free, smart meters should be banned.

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