smart meters

Vermont Report Finds No Smart Meter Radiation Danger

Pat Bradley — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 09:15:00 +0000

A report on the dangers of smart meters prepared for the Vermont Department of Public Service says the radio frequency fields associated with the devices emit only a small fraction of the limits set by the Federal Communications Commission.

The report is based upon laboratory testing and field measurements of some wireless smart meters being used by Green Mountain Power and the Burlington Electric Department.

U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders Talks Vermont 'Smart Grid' Benefits

Pat Bradley — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 20:50:00 +0000

U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders says "smart grid" electrical technology offers real benefits for Vermont consumers and the environment.

Sanders and some Vermont environmental leaders said at a news conference on Monday that Vermont is a national leader in developing a smarter, stronger, more efficient and reliable electrical system.

Sanders says Vermont received $69 million in federal stimulus funds to modernize its electric transmission system.

Utilities See Growing 'Smart Meter' Opposition

Tristan O'Neill — Mon, 14 May 2012 11:50:06 +0000

Worries about health effects, privacy and cost are fueling growing opposition to wireless, digital "smart meters" that utilities around the country are installing on homes and businesses and touting as key energy conservation and grid reliability tools. WAMC’s Tristan O’Neill reports…