YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REFUSE THE PG&E SMART METER.

CALL 1-877-743-7378 Are Smart Meters Really Smart?

Utilities across the country are installing so-called smart meters. As a result, bills are skyrocketing, health and safety violations are being reported, and privacy in our homes is being violated. Do we really need wireless smart meters? Decide for yourself:
Do you value your health, and the health of your family and friends? Just as were learning that cell phones cause brain tumors, why are we installing the same technology on everyones homes with no right to opt out? Thousands of people have complained of tinnitus, headaches, nausea, and sleeplessness after a smart meter was installed. This is consistent with published studies associating these symptoms with exposure to electromagnetic fields. Smart meters violate already high FCC limits on human exposure to microwave radiation (see http://bit.ly/gpLQOF) and are being installed as electro-sensitivity skyrockets. See: http://bit.ly/f90JLi There are also reports of smart meter interference with pacemakers and other implants. Do you want an accurate, reasonably priced utility bill? Utility customers have noticed huge increases in their bill after a smart meter is installed- in some cases hundreds of dollars more than usual. A study released in September by the Structure Group, who calls PG&E one its biggest clients, claimed the meters were accurate. But the study did not examine the meters operating as part of a mesh network as they are in the field. And overcharging continues. More: http://bit.ly/5GGIky Do you value civil liberties and the right to privacy? When a smart meter is installed, your utility has access to a treasure trove of information about you- when you wake up in the morning, when you go on vacation, what kinds of appliances you are using, etc. They will be able to sell this information to a series of corporations and the government. Read the interview with the Electronic Frontier Foundation about how smart meters violate privacy: http://bit.ly/hoKAwx Do you care about wildlife and cutting carbon emissions? Smart meters do not result in energy savings, according to Reuters: http://bit.ly/gvpYxZ They may even increase energy consumption. There is also emerging evidence that wireless, non-ionizing radiation (from cell phones, wifi, and smart meters) harms wildlife and damages trees: http://scr.bi/bPT7fE Are you concerned about job losses in this anemic economy? PG&E claims that they are retaining 80% of their meter readers. What they dont tell you is that several years back, they transitioned their meter readers from full time to temporary so the job loss would not appear so drastic. We cannot afford to lose thousands of jobs in this economy. More: http://bit.ly/eqinZf Are you in favor of fire regulations that put the safety of residents first? A number of electrical fires have been caused by smart meters. PG&Es meters are not UL certified, as is required by electrical code for all electric appliances within the home. Smart meters are potential ignition sources and remove utility personnel from neighborhoods. If meter readers had been present in San Bruno, would the gas leak have been detected? Whistleblowers allege unsafe installations: http://bit.ly/fEcvPa Are you alarmed about the decline of our democracy and informed decisionmaking? The conversion to smart meters is one of the largest technology rollouts in history, and yet virtually no public consultation with ratepayers or local governments was carried out in advance. The CA Public Utilities Commission, an appointed (not elected) body who are meant to regulate utility companies, has ignored popular local opposition and recklessly continues forcing smart meters onto the people of CA. http://bit.ly/gvwbfe SPEAK OUT! Spread the word to friends and neighbors, demand the CPUC and your local government TAKE ACTION, REFUSE installation, and DEMAND REMOVAL! As of June 2011, more than 43 cities and counties in CA have demanded a moratorium.

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DO YOU ALREADY HAVE A PG&E SMART METER ON YOUR HOUSE?

Did you want it? Do you know what it is? Read about the dangers and downsides of smart meters on the other side of this sheet. The CA government agency overseeing PG&E says you have the right to refuse a smart meter.
Contact the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) if: --You were never given a chance to refuse the smart meter. --You gave permission without understanding what it was. --It was installed without your consent. --You were threatened with disconnection if you didnt consent. --You now want it removed, and PG&E wont do it. --You have had electrical / appliance problems since installation. --Your bills have suddenly become very high since installation. --You have had health problems since installation. Contact the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) as soon as possible to get help. They are the agency responsible for protecting you from PG&Es bullying. Your right to refuse a smart meter may have been violated and/or your meter installed illegally. There are many others like you No one can take away your right to protect yourself and your family!
California Public Utilities Commission 505 Van Ness Blvd San Francisco CA 94102 Speak up at the next meeting: Thursday, July 14, 9:45am CPUC Public Advisors safety line: 1-800-755-1447 OR 1-866-849-8390 OR 1-415-703-2074 E-mail: public.advisor@cpuc.ca.gov. Website: http://www.cpuc.ca.gov/puc/ Click complaints Contact the Commissioners directly: Commissioner Florio: 415-703-1840 Commissioner Sandoval: 415-703-2593 Commissioner Peevey: 415-703-3703 Commissioner Ferron: 415-703-2444 Commissioner Simon: 415-703-1407