Healthy Bellies: No Cost Benefit says Ernst & Young on Smart Meter

No Cost Benefit Says Ernst & Young

July 30, 2013

The German Government commissioned 2013 Ernst & Young cost-benefit analysis report of the smart meter system (wired or wireless), the Federal Ministry of Economics & Technology press release stated: "The main principle here is to keep energy affordable for the consumer The study shows that the costs of a smart metering system clearly exceed the average potential savings for final consumers with low annual consumption levels. It would therefore be disproportionate and economically unreasonable to require all consumers to install such meters."

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News to Take Seriously

UK Smart Meter Rollout Delayed by over a Year

On April 23, representatives from Stop Smart Meters UK spoke to British MP's about the clear and present risks which 'smart' meters would impose upon British families.

Dr Liz Evans spoke of health effects, saying there are hundreds of studies showing "evidence of harm could be acute", including possible "chronic effects from long term exposure such as cancer, infertility, dementia, genetic damage, immune system dysfunction and damage to foetuses".

IT systems consultant Mike Mitcham added newly uncovered information about the dangers of hacking vulnerabilities and privacy violations caused by the new meters installations.

On May 10, the UK Government announced that the 'smart' meter installations throughout the country will be delayed by more than a year.

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Naperville Smart Meter Awareness is a non-profit 501(c)(4) group of concerned citizens educating the public about the risks of wireless smart meters. We are comprised of lawyers, technology professionals, health advocates, accountants, business owners and parents in our community.

Smart meters are currently being installed in Naperville despite a complaint for federal injunction and on-going investigations by the Illinois Attorney General for Open Meetings Act violations by the City of Naperville in conjunction with this project.

Smart meters pose risks in the areas of privacy, costs, security, safety and health and are not a federally mandated program. Our mission is to educate the residents of Naperville by bringing all pertinent information to the public and in doing so, advocate for a smarter solution in Naperville.