"The Epic Saga of a Smart Meter Opt-Out"

FACT: Utility companies changed the equipment they had been using for about 100 years, installing "smart" and other transmitting electronic meters without customers/ratepayers knowledge or consent.

FACT: I've talked with nearly 100 people now who became ill after installation of pulsed radio-frequency radiation emitting meters. Some became deathly ill, and a few nearly died, but figured out the cause of their illness in time to mitigate or move away from their own home. This is only a small portion of the people in the world who have become ill after smart meters or transmitting meters were installed.

FACT: I've also spoken with people who have become sick after the supposedly non-transmitting or "radio-off" electronic "opt-out" meter was installed. Part of this may have to do with the "dirty electricity" some of the "new" meters create.

FACT: SOME utility companies "allow" us to PAY EXTRA to "opt-out" (of a program we never opted-into), though the safe "old" analog meter that doesn't emit radio-frequency radiation, and doesn't create dirty electricity is usually not an option.

FACT: Transmitting electronic meters usually pulse radio-frequency radiation (RFR) numerous times per minute all day, every day. Some experts argue that this type of continuously pulsed exposure (24/7/365) is more biologically damaging than a single exposure per day of the same accumulated duration.

FACT: No one, not the World Health Organization, not the American Cancer Society, and not the Federal Communications Commission, has EVER said that RFR is 100% safe. Because it's not.

FACT: I prefer to CHOOSE my possible carcinogens, and not have possible carcinogens forced upon me without my knowledge or consent. (Utility companies never gave us full disclosure of how these new meters operate before beginning installations.)

FACT: This radio-frequency radiation exposure is UNNECESSARY since analog meters (that do NOT emit radio-frequency radiation and do NOT create dirty electricity) are still available, and will be available for as long as there is a demand for them.

Some Supporting Information:

• Illinois woman arrested for refusing "smart" meter (Trying to protect her children from a class 2B carcinogen, she gets arrested.)
• Smart Meters: Countdown to a National Crisis of Illness and Death (It's not just electric utility companies installing transmitting meters.  Natural gas companies are installing them also, though they don't call them "smart".)
• Permeability of the blood-brain barrier induced by 915 MHz electromagnetic radiation, continuous wave and modulated at 8, 16, 50, and 200Hz  (Unless you understand the science 100%, you have no business saying transmitting meters are safe.)
• The precautionary principle (Something that is being totally ignored with "smart meter roll-out".)
• Analog utility meters  (If a utility company tells you analog meters are "obsolete" or no longer available, you can now tell them, "BS".)

Paul Heroux, PhD, Interviewed by Press Before Supreme Court Event

"...and these electromagnetic fields are interfering with this capacity for cells to heal themselves."

 "...there are alternatives that are even MORE economical, even MORE high performance that can be deployed by industry if it is willing to do so."

Pledging Allegiance To The Corporations

Glass beach in California ~ images here

California Senate Bill 649 Vetoed by Governor Jerry Brown

It was an answer to many, many prayers.  And the results of the hard work of many, many people, and many, many activists.

SB 649 would have allowed rapid deployment of microwave-radiation-emitting-mini-cell-tower-devices quite literally everywhere throughout the state of California.  Other states have quietly passed similar laws, or are in the process.

That's probably what "driverless cars" entail as well, a very dense infrastructure, completely blanketing us in electrosmog.

The FCC is wanting to "streamline" the permitting process for this very dense wireless infrastructure, making it easier to install microwave-radiation-emitting-mini-cell-tower-devices everywhere.  SB 649 was probably an answer to telecom's prayers.  But it was vetoed late Sunday night by Governor Jerry Brown, a politician and a lawyer.  

Before you celebrate, you must read his letter.

His reasons to veto this bill are weak.

This is only a "pause"

This bill is not "dead" and could rear its ugly head once again.

It appears that Governor Brown is still pledging his allegiance to "innovated technology" being deployed "rapidly and efficiently", though "more balanced"?  What does that mean?  "More balanced"?

Does it mean health and safety will no longer be ignored?  Does it mean that years and years of research will be acknowledged?  Does it mean the people who have become sensitive to the growing blanket of electrosmog will be recognized?

Massive wireless infrastructure has never been experienced before in our history.  And there's lots of evidence warranting the precautionary approach. Yet profit is usurping people, so far. 

Governor Brown vetoed rapid deployment of dense wireless infrastructure this time around.  But it's not time to celebrate, because we're not out of the dark yet.  

We've only just begun.  

And it takes a nation.

"Smart" Meters: In-Home Surveillance For Profit

Why would utility companies spend millions to billions of dollars replacing perfectly working ANALOG meters that last 20 to 80 years or more and have withstood the test of time for safety, reliability, and accuracy, with electronic (sometimes called "smart") meters that sometimes fail upon installation, sometimes start fires, sometimes overcharge, and sometimes make customers extremely ill?

Follow the money...

The Evolution of a Revolution

"Analog utility meter choice," she said as she read my new name tag, "Yeah!  I want my analog meter back."

"Good!" I said as I handed her a flyer.

"I get dizzy when I sit by the smart meter.  That's the only time I get dizzy.  When I move away from it, I'm fine."

"Sounds like you're sensitive..." 

She was not the first person to explain in detail physical symptoms they experience when near a smart meter.  Her reaction is one of the milder ones I've heard of because her symptoms seem to disappear almost immediately when she moves and reduces her exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMFs).  

The fact that new electronic meters bring about any physiological effects is disturbing.  The fact that our utility companies and some of our legislators don't believe adverse health effects are a possibility is even more disturbing.

Both the name tag I wear and the flyer I distribute have evolved since first becoming active in the Analog Utility Meter Choice movement here in Michigan.  My first name tag was a gift from the first person I distributed flyers with.  It stated, "SAY NO TO SMART METERS!"  In those days, most people had little to no idea what smart meters were, so anyone caught looking at the name tag I was wearing would be asked if they knew what smart meters were.

With the most recent name tag design (pictured on the right above), I was hoping to invite others to start the conversation first.  And it worked!  A "stranger" read the name tag and told me she wanted the analog utility meter back.  And proceeded to tell me why.

The issue of health effects from electronic meters is not going away, despite utility companies and some legislators disbelief.  If anything, adverse health effects are increasing as more smart meters and transmitting natural gas meters are installed.

Did you know that senior citizens and the disabled are among the utility customers that are currently living without electric service here in Michigan because they've refused electronic and transmitting utility meters?  Our monopoly utility companies have refused a growing number of paying customers electric service because the customers want to keep analog utility meters, the meter that has literally withstood the test of time and is not known to make some people dizzy or cause other disturbing symptoms.

Some of our legislators are okay with utility companies refusing service to senior citizens, disabled, and others who refuse electronic meters.

Why?

The typical argument a legislator will give has to do with money.  However, are they hinting at why they are supporting the monopoly utility companies and not the people of Michigan?  Because of money?

Their argument has to do with "cost-shifting" and how smart meter customers would have to bear the burden of extra expenses created by analog meter customers.

And I say, show me the facts.  Audit the electric companies and prove your claims!

Few will discuss "possible" health effects, despite the fact that there are perhaps hundreds of testimonies from Michigan residents of adverse health effects, and thousands of published peer-reviewed research papers proving that microwave radio-frequency radiation is not benign and does cause adverse health effects (see links on the right).

Not the World Health Organization, not the American Cancer Society, not even the Federal Communications Commission; no one has ever made the conclusive statement that microwave radio-frequency radiation is 100% safe.

Yet Michigan's monopoly utility companies are getting away with charging utility customers extra to avoid this possible human carcinogen.  What's the difference between that, and bullying?  

This is not only a property rights issue.  This is a human rights issue.

If you live in Michigan and want to protect your health, property rights, and human rights, please contact every one of the representatives on the Energy Policy Committee who has not yet committed to a "YES" vote on HB 4220, Analog Utility Meter Choice legislation (listed below).  They are blocking this bill from passing out of committee.  Let them know how important this is to you, and why.

On issues presented before the committee, these representatives represent us ALL:

• Roger Hauck - Lansing phone (517) 373-1789 or email RogerHauck@house.mi.gov

• Jim Tedder - Lansing phone (517) 373-0615 or email JimTedder@house.mi.gov

• James Lower - District phone (616) 902-4946 or email JamesLower@house.mi.gov

• Beth Griffin - Lansing phone (517) 373-0839 or email BethGriffin@house.mi.gov

• Beau LaFave - District phone (906) 282-3004 or email BeauLaFave@house.mi.gov

• Joseph Bellino - District phone (734) 731-4142 or email JosephBellino@house.mi.gov

• Donna Lasinski - District phone (734) 997-7265 or email DonnaLasinski@house.mi.gov

• Scott Dianda - District phone (906) 369-3338 or email ScottDianda@house.mi.gov

• Darrin Camilleri - District phone (734) 818-5516 or email DarrinCamilleri@house.mi.gov

• Brian Elder - Lansing phone (517) 373-0158 or email BrianElder@house.mi.gov

• Patrick Green - Lansing phone (517) 373-1772 or email PatrickGreen@house.mi.gov

• Tim Sneller - District phone (844) 763-5537 or email TimSneller@house.mi.gov 

"When dictatorship is a fact, revolution becomes a right." ~ Victor Hugo

Thank you!  Bless us all!

Yes We Can

Recently I received the following email from another Michigan resident:

Although I do not want a Smart Meter on my home, I have no real choice.  I'm going for the "opt-out" option and all the costly fees associated with it.  Any information you can provide regarding this loss of freedom issue would be greatly appreciated.

This was my response:

The digital opt-out meter creates "dirty electricity" on your entire house's wiring, effectively making your home one huge antenna.  The only way I know of to remedy this (without buying filters and hiring an electrical engineer to verify they are installed correctly) is to turn the electric breakers off at night to bedrooms.  I do this every single night, and it has made a world of difference with my sleep.  I use a battery operated alarm clock, and keep a flashlight next to my bed in case I need to get up. 

I write the "opt-out" extortion fee in a separate check with "Paid Under Protest" written in the memo line. 

If you haven't signed up for our newsletter, here's a link to the latest issue. You can subscribe by clicking on the "Subscribe" button in the upper left corner, and you can view past issues by clicking on "Past Issues":  Children, wireless & this weekend 

From what I've heard, legislators are still working on this issue, and some are as concerned about our loss of freedom and property rights as we are!  They are on break until September, though, so we probably won't hear much (about HB 4220 - Analog Utility Meter Choice legislation) until then. 

In the meantime, if you haven't yet, please call all the Energy Policy Committe members not yet committed to a "YES" vote on HB 4220.  Their names and phone numbers are listed in this issue, about 1/2 way down under "District calls":  Change through persistence  

David Sheldon has a very informative web site about smart meters, in case you haven't see it yet, and you can sign-up for updates from him also: michiganstopsmartmeters.com 

I'm also attaching a PDF file of the flyer we've been using, in case you don't have any flyers. Please print some (2-sided, one sheet of paper each) and share them with your neighbors, friends, and family.  We've got to keep spreading the word and create a groundswell from the citizens of Michigan. 

Let me know if there's anything else I may be able to help you with. 

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When I get sick, I need sleep.  If I can't sleep, it's difficult to recover.

I developed "microwave sickness", also known as electromagnetic hypersensitivity (EHS), after transmitting utility meters were installed.  One of my symptoms was severe insomnia.  So turning off the electric breakers at night has made a world of difference for me.  And no-thanks to our natural gas company who has no "opt-out" for their "more powerful" transmitting meters that ping every six seconds, I must continue doing so.

5G technology will involve small cell towers installed every two to ten houses, from what I hear.  And turning electric breakers off wont help that situation.  If you want to learn more about 5G technology, visit whatis5g.info and/or watch Kevin Mottus here.  

And remember...

Together we can change the world

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Sources & information:

• Analog Meter Choice newsletter - Children, wireless & this weekend
• HB 4220 - Analog Utility Meter Choice legislation
• Analog Meter Choice newsletter - Change through persistence 
• Michigan Stop Smart Meters
• Merrian-Webster definition of microwave sickness
• We Are The Evidence - Wireless Technology Injury Advocacy Group
• What Are 5G and the Internet of Things
• Kevin Mottus talks about 5G wireless radiation dangers

This Isn't About Fear

Image from here

A few months back I attended a small convention where I sat at a table with other Michigan Analog Meter Choice advocates.  We were there to offer information about the new electronic public utility meters, and why it had become necessary to support legislation that would protect us from forced installations of these new meters.

At one point, I was approached by a woman who wanted to tell me something.  "I'm not afraid of smart meters", she said in a somewhat hushed tone.  

We talked for several minutes, and even laughed together a few times, though she continued to repeat, "I'm not afraid of smart meters."  It was as if she didn't hear what I was saying about the real issues with electronic and smart meters.  

She repeated one more time, "I'm not afraid of smart meters", and we bid each other farewell.

Perhaps she sees some of the information about smart meters as fear-mongering.  But...

This isn't about fear or being afraid of anything.

This is about our rights as human beings.

This is about property rights and human rights.

This is about homeland security and our personal security.

This is about our privacy, safety, and health.

This is about the health of our children and grandchildren.

This is about our rights that utility companies are trying to take away from us.

This is about protection from monopoly utility companies who are shutting-off power to paying customers for not accepting a meter that has lots of proven issues.

This is about legislation that will protect our rights as human beings.

This isn't about fear.

A Message To Analog Meter Choice Advocates in Michigan

We only need a couple more votes to get HB 4220 out of the Energy Policy Committee, and on to the full House of Representatives.  We are so close to achieving this!

If you haven't already, please ask HB 4220 supportive representatives, not on the committee, for their help.

If your representative is not on the Energy Policy Committee but has told you they do support HB 4220, please call them today!

Please ask them to speak with one or more of their colleagues on the Energy Policy Committee who have not yet committed to a "YES" vote.  

Here's a suggestion of what you can say:

• Hello Representative _______, my name is _______, and I am one of your constituents.
• I need your help getting HB 4220, analog utility meter choice legislation, out of committee.
• Please speak with one or more of your colleagues on the Energy Policy Committee who have not yet committed to a "YES" vote.
• Please ask them to support HB 4220!  
• Thank you!

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You can suggest one or more of the following Energy Policy Committee representatives who have not yet committed to a "YES" vote:  

• Beth Griffin
• Roger Hauck
• Beau LaFave
• James Lower
• Jim Tedder
• Joseph Bellino
• Tim Sneller
• Darrin Camilleri
• Scott Dianda
• Brian Elder
• Patrick Green

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These are the representatives believed to support HB 4220, who are not on the Energy Policy Committee:

• Sue Allor - phone 517-373-0833 or 231-833-0700
• Edward Canfield - phone 517-373-0476
• Lee Chatfield - phone 517-373-2629 or 231-881-0287
• John Chirkun - phone 517-373-0854 or 586-943-8937
• Christine Grieg - phone 517-373-1793 or 248-238-3969
• Shane Hernandez - phone 517-373-0835 or 517-798-6212
• Kevin Hertel - phone 517-373-1180 or 586-596-5411
• Michele Hoitenga - phone 517-373-1747 or 231-878-3888
• Pamela Hornberger - phone 517-373-8931 or 586-850-4286
• Gary Howell - phone 517-373-1800
• Martin Howrylak - phone 517-373-1783 or 248-952-8683
• Holly Hughes - phone 517-373-3436 or 231-894-5956
• Tim Kelly - phone 517-373-0837 or 989-906-6759
• Robert Kosowski - phone 517-373-2576 or 734-467-1798
• Frank Liberati - phone 517-373-0845 
• Peter Lucido - phone 517-373-0834 or 586-206-3133
• Michael McCready - phone 517-373-8670 or 248-930-1555
• Jeremy Moss - phone 517-373-1788 or 248-819-1802
• Jeff Noble  - phone 517-373-3816
• Rose Mary Robinson - phone 517-373-1008 or 313-832-2675
• Jim Runestad - phone 517-373-2616 or 248-779-7085
• Lana Theis - phone 517-373-1784 or 517-515-5550
• Jason Wentworth - phone 517-373-8962
• Henry Yanez - phone 517-373-2275
• Adam Zemke - phone 517-373-1792 or 734-645-3186

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If your representative is one of the supporters listed immediately above, please call them today and ask them to speak with one or more of their colleagues on the Energy Policy Committee!

If you're not sure who your representative is, you can find that information here.

If you have any questions about this, please email AnalogMeterChoice@gmail.com, and add that address to your contacts list to assure messages go to your Primary Inbox.

Thank you for all you do to help this legislation!
Please share this message with family and friends.

April 28th Open Letter to Energy Policy Committee

On April 28th of this year, I sent the following "open letter - for the record" about a recent very one-sided news article on Analog Utility Meter Choice legislation in Michigan, to Representative Glenn, Chairman of the House Energy Policy Committee, and copied all the members of the committee:

Dear Representative Glenn, 

This article was published yesterday by DEI (Daily Energy Insider):  Smart meters opt-out bill ready for Michigan House energy committee vote - Daily Energy Insider 

Most customers of DTE Energy and Consumers Energy were not given the option of "opting-IN" to the smart and electronic metering program.   

Consumers Energy claimed in their testimony that only a small percentage of customers "opted-OUT", yet they also admitted that a customer would have to go to their website and click on a tab having to do with "questions" in order to find any information about an "opt-out program".  It is no wonder so few opted-out. 

Some customers have had electricity shut-off for refusing a "smart" meter, and have gone through two or more Michigan winters with no electricity.  They would most likely argue that thoughtfulness (per the article) was not, and has not, been used. Regardless of what DTE Energy and Consumers Energy say about privacy and cyber security, "smart" meters remain a "digital back door" to our homes and our personal lives via the wireless connection.   

This article also mentioned that analog meters would cost customers more money to keep in place.  Neither DTE Energy nor Consumers Energy has offered to "show us the books" to prove this claim.  How could a system of metering that has been in place for decades (analog metering), suddenly cost "roughly $9 million more annually for energy"? 

With analog choice, we are not asking for anything new or special.  We are simply asking for the continuation of a system of utility metering that does not infringe upon our property, and other personal rights. 

Thank you for all you do to support this legislation. 

Sincerely, 

Jeanine Susan Deal  

Battle Creek, MI  49015

"V2V" - Vehicle to Vehicle Technology

From EMF Safety Network:

The stated purpose of the V2V (vehicle to vehicle) is to improve driving safety by warning drivers of imminent crash risks in time to avoid them and pave the way for self-driving cars.

V2V is like a smart meter in your car! The antenna is omni-directional, allowed to transmit up to approximately 2 watts of power output at 10 Mhz and 5.9 Ghz with a range of 300 meters, or three football fields in length, every 100 milliseconds, or 10 pulses a second. The proximity of the transmitter to the driver and passengers is unknown, but could be inches to a few feet away from people in the car.

We strongly oppose mandating V2V in cars and light trucks. All roadway corridors will have significant increases in RFR (radiofrequency radiation) exposure from V2V and supporting infrastructure.  V2V poses increased safety hazards to drivers, passengers, people in homes who live along roadways, cyclists, and pedestrians. Increased RFR exposure from V2V threatens nature, trees, birds, bees and other insects. Vulnerable populations such as children, seniors, people with electromagnetic hypersensitivity (EHS), and people with medical implants are at greater risk of harm.  Assertions of RFR harm are based in peer reviewed published science.

The NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) states they are taking RFR concerns seriously, however they make a couple of important inaccurate statements: 

1. No scientific evidence establishes a causal link between wireless device use and cancer or other illnesses.
2. There’s no scientific basis to link EHS symptoms to EMF exposure.
3. The National Environmental Policy Act does not apply.
4. V2V will not have a disproportionate effect on children.
5. Consumer education by the Federal Government and vehicle manufacturers may help to alleviate RFR concerns.

We believe V2V technology will not make driving safer, but will make driving more harmful to people and the environment, create mobility access barriers, and should be stopped.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration was taking comments on V2V technology at Regulations.gov until yesterday (April 12, 2017).

So I wrote the following impassioned comment:

V2V technology uses radiofrequency radiation.  Show me absolute PROOF that radiofrequency radiation is 100% SAFE.

• 30 NOV 16 New paper: When theory and observation collide: Can non-ionizing radiation cause cancer?
• Radiofrequency radiation injures trees around mobile phone base stations
• New Report on Long Term Exposures to Magnetic Fields
• Effects of electromagnetic radiation exposure on bone mineral density, thyroid, and oxidative stress index in electrical workers
• Effects of microwave radiation on brain energy metabolism and related mechanisms
• Exposure limits: the underestimation of absorbed cell phone radiation, especially in children
• Bone morphogenetic protein expression in newborn rat kidneys after prenatal exposure to radiofrequency radiation
• Letter from American Academy of Pediatrics regarding the Proposed Rule “Reassessment of Exposure to Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields Limits and Policies”
• Exposure to extremely-low-frequency electromagnetic fields and radiofrequency radiation: cardiovascular effects in humans
• Joint Statement on Pregnancy and Wireless Radiation from The Baby Safe Project
• Biological Effects of Electromagnetic Radiation, Radio-waves, and Microwaves
• Effects Of Electromagnetic Radiation On Mitochondria

Radiofrequency radiation IS NOT 100% SAFE as EVIDENCED by the above links.  THIS HAS BEEN KNOWN FOR LITERALLY LIFETIMES. 

• Biological Effects of Microwaves & Radio Frequency Radiation
• Microwave radiation, health guidelines and debate during the last 50 years
• Radiation from wireless technology affects the blood, the heart, and the autonomic nervous system

"Non-ionizing radiation is found in a wide range of occupational settings and can pose a CONSIDERABLE HEALTH RISK to potentially exposed workers IF NOT PROPERLY CONTROLLED."

• U.S. Department of Labor - Occupational Safety and Health Administration - Non-Ionizing Radiation

We have lost all common sense and logic when it comes to radiofrequency radiation.  

For profit.  

For political contributions.  

For bribes.  

For money.  

Judas sold Jesus out for 30 pieces of gold.  YOU will be NO BETTER THAN JUDAS, selling the public out, for what?  

"30 pieces of gold." 

• Why children absorb more microwave radiation than adults: The consequences
• Wireless Radiation/Electromagnetic Fields Increases Toxic Body Burden

The NTP (National Toxicology Program) study shows an increase in tumors with exposure to radiofrequency radiation: 

• National Toxicology Program - Cell Phones
• $25 Million US Government Study Finds Increased Cancer in Rats From Cell Phone Radiation
• SPIN vs FACT: National Toxicology Program report on cancer risk from cellphone radiation

WHY ARE YOU IGNORING THIS?  How many people MUST GET SICK and/or DIE from EXPOSURE to RADIOFREQUENCY RADIATION for you to LISTEN and NOT be SEDUCED by the MONEY?

• Fielding a current idea: exploring the public health impact of electromagnetic radiation
• At Center for Ethics event, cell phone radiation and institutional corruption addressed

Some people who have gone through chemotherapy are told by their medical doctors, "NO MORE RADIATION."  WHY DO YOU SUPPOSE THAT IS? 

V2V technology *********IS MORE RADIATION.*********  More radiation that will be nearly UNAVOIDABLE unless one becomes a hermit. 

Some people will not be able to get NEAR new vehicles and ALL ROADS if V2V technology is mandated. 

Some people will abandon driving or even ENTERING vehicles because of the dose of radiofrequency radiation they WILL RECEIVE if they DO. 

I STRONGLY OPPOSE MANDATING V2V TECHNOLOGY.  And given the facts I have presented, SO SHOULD YOU, lest you END UP LIKE JUDAS. 

I REQUEST YOU MOVE TO ABANDON ALL MANDATED V2V TECHNOLOGY.

• The effects of radiofrequency electromagnetic radiation on sperm function

 

'Wonder if they'll listen... 

Eyes Are On Michigan!

Most of us are already aware of the issues with new public utility meters (sometimes called "smart", advanced, digital, AMI, AMR, or AMR ERT).  If you're not, please watch this documentary from Take Back Your Power, read through some of this blog, and/or listen to the testimonies given at the Michigan Energy Policy Committee public hearings, part 1, part 2, and part 3.  

There are very serious issues with the new meters, which is why momentum is building to pass legislation that will allow natural gas and electric public utility customers the right to "opt-put" and keep using analog meters (that have never had a fraction of the issues) without having to pay extra (extortion) fees to do so.

From New York:

Woodstock NY- This is a serious issue because once you all have smartmeters, you will not be able to get rid of them. Better to ensure a good opt out program, for now.

On Saturday, April 8th, at 7 p.m., the Woodstock Smart Meter Forum is showing a film on the smart meter hearings presently taking place in Lansing, Michigan. Afterwards, former Ulster County legislators, Terry Bernardo and Mike Madsen, will discuss legislative best practices on getting an analog opt-out bill through the NYS Assembly and Senate. Stop Smart Meters Woodstock’s presentation is free and open to all, and will take place at the Woodstock Public Library, 5 Library Lane in Woodstock. For more information call 679-8111.

Michigan - A Call To Action:

Please call one or more of the Energy Policy Committee members (listed below) who have not yet committed to supporting HB 4220, and ask them to support "no-fee" Analog Utility Meter Choice!  Here's a script of what you can say:

"Hello. My name is ______.  I live in  _____.  I am asking you to support House Bill 4220, which gives me the right to choose an ANALOG gas or electric utility meter, without having to pay extra fees .  I want the right to choose my meter.  Please support House Bill 4220."

Thank you for all you do to support this legislation!

Michigan Energy Policy Committee members who have not yet committed to a "yes" vote on HB 4220:

Roger Hauck (R) 99th District

Web page:  http://gophouse.org/representatives/central/hauck/district-map/ 

Phone:  (517) 373-1789

Email:  RogerHauck@house.mi.gov 

District Map: http://gophouse.org/representatives/central/hauck/district-map/

Isabella County, Midland County (part),  Coleman city,  Edenville Township,  Geneva Township,  Greendale Township,  Hope Township,  Ingersoll Township,  Jasper Township,  Mills Township,  Mount Haley Township,  Porter Township,  Warren Township 

James Lower (R) 70th District

Web page:  http://gophouse.org/representatives/central/lower/

Phone:  (517) 373-0834

Email:  JamesLower@house.mi.gov

District Map: http://gophouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/070.pdf

Gratiot County (part):  Alma city,  Arcada Township (part),  Bethany Township,  Emerson Township (part),  Pine River Township,  St Louis city,  Seville Township, Montcalm County

Beth Griffin (R) 66th District

Web page:  http://gophouse.org/representatives/central/griffin/ 

Phone:  (517) 373-0839

Email:  BethGriffin@house.mi.gov

District Map: http://gophouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/066.pdf

Kalamazoo County (part):  Alamo Township,  Cooper Township,  Parchment city, Van Buren County

Jim Tedder (R) 43rd District

Web page:  http://gophouse.org/representatives/southeast/tedder/

Phone:  517-373-0615
Email:  JimTedder@house.mi.gov

District Map: http://gophouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/043.pdf 

Oakland County (part),  Independence Township,  Lake Angelus city,  Village of Clarkston city,  Waterford Township (part) 

John Riley (R) 46th District

Web page:  http://gophouse.org/representatives/southeast/reilly/

Phone:  517-373-1798

Email:  JohnReilly@house.mi.gov

District Map:  http://gophouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/046.pdf

Oakland County (part) Addison Township Brandon Township Oakland Charter Township (part) Orion Township Oxford Township 

Beau LaFave (R) 108th District

Web page: http://gophouse.org/representatives/up/lafave/

Phone: (517) 373-0156

Email: BeauLaFave@house.mi.gov

District Map: http://gophouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/108.pdf

Delta County, Dickinson County, Menominee County 

Joseph Bellino (R) 17th District

Web page: http://gophouse.org/representatives/southeast/bellino/

Phone: (517) 373-1530
Email: JosephBellino@house.mi.gov

District Map: http://gophouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/017.pdf

Monroe County (part):  Ash Township,  Berlin Township,  Exeter Township,  Frenchtown Township,  London Township,  Monroe city,  Monroe Township (part).  Wayne County (part):  Flat Rock city,  Rockwood city,  Sumpter Township

Donna Lasinski (D) 52nd District

Web page: http://housedems.com/state-rep-donna-lasinski

Phone: (517) 373-0828

Email: DonnaLasinski@house.mi.gov 

District Map: http://housedems.com/district-52-map

Washtenaw County (part): Ann Arbor city (part), Bridgewater Township, Chelsea city, Dexter Township, Freedom Township, Lima Township, Lodi Township, Lyndon Township, Manchester Township, Northfield Township, Salem Township, Saline city, Saline Township, Scio Township, Sharon Township, Sylvan Township, Webster Township

Scott Dianda (D) 110th District

Web page:  http://housedems.com/state-rep-scott-dianda 

Phone:  517-373-0850

Email:  scottdianda@house.mi.gov

District Map:  http://housedems.com/district-110-map

Baraga County, Gogebic County, Houghton County, Iron County, Keweenaw County, Marquette County (part): Ishpeming Township, Powell Township, Ontonagon County

Brian Elder (D) 96th District 

Web page: http://housedems.com/state-rep-brian-elder

Phone: (517) 373-0158

Email: BrianElder@house.mi.gov

District Map: http://housedems.com/district-96-map

Bay County (part): Bangor Township, Bay City city, Essexville city, Frankenlust Township, Hampton Township, Kawkawlin Township, Merritt Township, Monitor Township, Portsmouth Township

Patrick Green (D) 28th District

Web page: http://housedems.com/state-rep-patrick-green

Phone: (517) 373-1772

Email: PatrickGreen@house.mi.gov

District Map: http://housedems.com/district-28-map

Macomb County (part): Center Line city, Warren city (part)

John Kivela (D) 109th District

Web page: http://housedems.com/state-rep-john-kivela

Phone: (517) 373-0498

Email: johnkivela@house.mi.gov

District Map: http://housedems.com/district-109-map

Alger County, Luce County, Marquette County (part): Champion Township, Chocolay Township, Ely Township, Ewing Township, Forsyth Township, Humboldt Township, Ishpeming city, Marquette city, Marquette Township, Michigamme Township, Negaunee city, Negaunee Township, Republic Township, Richmond Township, Sands Township, Skandia Township, Tilden Township, Turin Township, Wells Township, West Branch Township, Schoolcraft County

Darrin Camilleri (D) 23rd District 

Web page: http://housedems.com/state-rep-darrin-camilleri

Phone: (517) 373-0855

Email: DarrinCamilleri@house.mi.gov

District Map: http://housedems.com/district-23-map

Detroit area (part), Brownstone Township, Huron Township, Gibraltar city, Trenton city, Woodhaven city, Grosse Ile Township