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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