Smart meter, above, identified by the digital display.
Analog meter, above, identified by revolving circular wheel in center and dials
| According to some experts / reports by consumers: | Analog (Electromechanical) Meters |
Smart Meters (Electronic) |
| RF Radiation Exposure | No | YES |
| Part of mesh network that blankets community with RF radiation | No | YES |
| Health complaints | No | YES |
| AAEM physicians’ association warnings about health effects | No | YES |
| Santa Cruz Health Dept. warnings about RF radiation emissions | No | YES |
| Privacy Intrusion | No | YES |
| Hackable | No | YES |
| Utility collects personal energy use data | No | YES |
| Data on your personal energy use may be provided to 3rd parties | No | YES |
| Can cause “dirty electricity” emissions on wiring | No | YES |
| Can be used to power down or shut off your appliances | No | YES |
| Can be used to remotely shutoff your utility service | No | YES |
| Can be used to charge for Time-of-Use rating | No | YES |
| Higher bills complaints | No | YES |
| Appliance Burnout Complaints | No | YES |
| Associated with numerous house fires | No | YES |
| Interference w/ wireless devices | No | YES |
| Safety complaints | No | YES |
| Can contribute to electrical grid failure | No | YES |
| Meter has short life | No – last 30-50 years | YES – last 12-15 years |
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