Are smart meters really all that smart?

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Length: 0:58:22
Uploaded: 22 Jun, 2011

Recording Date: 20 Jun, 2011
Recording Location: CFUV Victoria BC
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Language: English
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Program Title: Gorilla Radio with Chris Cook, Janine Bandcroft, Smart Meter Rally June 20, 2011
Description: B.C. Hydro's big plan, the (estimated) billion dollar installation of so-called Smart Meters is underway, but not everyone thinks it's so smart. The devices will eliminate the need for meter readers, and purportedly make your energy use more efficient. What could be wrong with that? Well, despite the many meter readers who must pound the pavement for new work, people with electro-magnetic sensitivities, and those concerned about the proliferation of WiFi signals in our environment, say these machines pose a real health threat. There is also the little matter of privacy and security. A few weeks ago, activists gathered at the B.C. Legislature buildings to voice their concerns about the Smart Meter plan. Smart and less so schemes for B.C.'s electricity consumers in both segments today.

Host(s): Chris Cook
Featured Speakers/Guests: smart meter rally participants, janine bandcroft

Credits: Chris Cook, producer

Comments: Chris Cook also manages pacificfreepress.com and can be reached at lex@highspeedplus.com.