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SaskPower Halts Smart Meter Installations Following Fires

Canadian utility SaskPower has halted its smart meter rollout as it investigates recent fires associated with the meters.

*The safety of our customers and employees is our first priority and is non-negotiable. We take each instance very seriously and, as such, are investigating fully,* the blog says. *It is important to note that in all cases, the problem has been contained to the location of the meter.*

http://www.renewgridmag.com/e107_plugins/content/content.php?content.11187


Smart meters are a *time bomb* for utilities, warns insurance expert

For instance, a Puerto Rican utility estimates it lost $400 million in one year after criminals hacked into smart meters to under-report electricity usage. A report from the University of Cambridge confirmed that smart meters raised *several serious security issues* such as:

· Manipulated meter readings
· Misuse of private customer data
· Power outages from a cyber attack

http://www.smartgridnews.com/artman/publish/Technologies_Metering/Smart-meters-are-a-time-bomb-for-utilities-warns-insurance-expert-6652.html

And that article has a link in it to:

Smart Meters Pose New Risks for Energy Industry

*The risk is being underestimated outside of the industry,* Oehler said.

http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/international/2014/07/18/335214.htm


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Informant: Martin Weatherall



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