Do smart meters pose a health risk?
Smart meters use radio waves to allow remote readings to be taken from gas and electricity meters. They are expected to replace the existing meters in people’s homes over the next few years. The evidence to date suggests exposures to the radio waves produced by smart meters do not pose a risk to health.
Why you should refuse a smart meter?
Refusing a smart meter If you refuse a smart meter, you might find it hard to access all tariffs. This is because in future the cheaper tariffs offered by suppliers might only be available to customers with smart meters. You can ask your supplier to switch off your smart meter’s extra functionality.
Why does the government want everyone to have smart meters?
The Government believes smart meters will help households reduce their energy consumption, lowering their bills and carbon emissions. It is also part of a plan to make the market more efficient and balance the amount of energy being supplied with what is being used.
Is it possible to get cancer from a smart meter?
Because RF radiation is a possible carcinogen, and smart meters give off RF radiation, it is possible that smart meters could increase cancer risk. Still, it isn’t clear what risk, if any there might be from living in a home with a smart meter.
How often does a smart meter blast radiation?
The most commonly thought of danger from a smart meter is the up to 60,000 micro-watts per square meter blast of RF Radiation they send out every 30 to 45 seconds. When the smart meter is on the outside of a bedroom wall, some people have noticed leg twitching and disturbance of the mind keeping one from sleep each time these blasts happen.
Why are there no smart meters in BC?
Liz Walker finds herself among a dwindling group of B.C. Hydro customers who refuse to convert from an analog meter to a smart meter. “A lot of people folded because they couldn’t afford the legacy fees and they’ve been railroaded to accepting smart meters,” said Walker.
Are there smart meters that emit radiation in Canada?
In recent years, utility companies in several provinces have started installing wireless smart meters in Canadian businesses and residences. Some people have expressed concern about the possibility of health effects from exposure to the radiofrequency fields that these devices emit.
