Thursday, September 15, 2011

Smart meters beneficial to whom?

Smart meters will cost the BC taxpayer $930 million up front. BC hydro claims that they are safe and will save you money. There is no proof that these meters that emit wireless radiation are safe.
David Carpenter, director of the University of Albany's Institute of health and the Environment, says there is evidence that the exposure to radiofrequency radiation at elevated levels for long periods of time increases the risk of cancer and damage to the nervous system.
Why is the BC government still insisting on this misuse of public funds for something that is of no benefit to the BC taxpayer.? What is certain is that they are benefiting a select group of BC Liberal Party-connected insiders who have been awarded lucrative smart meter contracts.
Former BC Hydro engineer and two term Vision Vancouver councillor, George Chow, questions this program. He does not see how typical residential users will benefit from these meters. The Union of BC Municipalities is also urging the government to suspend this project.
Smart meters is the dumbest idea from this government, a $1-billion waste of money with no benefit to the BC taxpayer.