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What you can do right now:

If you are still lucky enough to have an analogue meter on your home or workplace, and want to tell Hydro that you do not want a “smart” meter installed, the following LETTER OF NON-CONSENT is for you to send (e-mail or Canada Post) ASAP.

2013 Letter – Flyer for Class Action Lawsuit against BC Hydro - April 2013

2013 Letter - OPT OUT NOTICE – February 2013

2013 Letter - REFUSAL NOTICE for BC Hydro – HIGHLY TIME SENSITIVE

Some confusion has occurred about which documents/letters are the best to use to avoid having a smart meter installed. The letters/signs available on Citizens for Safe Technology and the Coalition to Stop Smart Meters websites have been used for the past 2 years and have been approved by a lawyer.

The Claim of Right documentation, which is not included on our websites, has been in circulation since October 2012.

It is difficult to know for sure which documents and letters are most effective. We all want to keep our analog meters and it is up to us individually to read through all documents, letters, and signs and decide for ourselves which ones we think we should use.

There is no guarantee. Personally, we believe it is more hit and miss, depending on the installer’s personality and integrity as to whether any signs, letters or documents are honoured. Reports from all over the province are varied: some analogs are left alone, some smart meters are installed.

Sharon Noble

Director, Coalition to Stop Smart Meters

1 – Letter : No Right to Install or Shut off Power / Refusal Letter (PDF) (Word DOC)

2 – Letter : Non-Consent form to BC HYDRO (PDF) (Word DOC ENGLISH) (Word DOC CHINESE)

3- Letter : Refusal Letter, Updated July 8 2012 (PDF) (Word DOC)

4 – Letter : Rebuttal to BC Hydro (PDF) (Word Doc)

5 – Letter : NO MEANS NO regarding EXPIRATION (PDF) (Word Doc)

6 – Letter : Request for a Certificate of Safety (PDF) (Word Doc)

7- Letter : Corix Threatens Police Involvement (PDF)

As we know Corix and Hydro are becoming desperate, making ridiculous threats in an effort to force people to submit. Recently installers even told occupants that they could/would bring police next time. You need to know your rights, the limits of the police, and how to respond to any acts of intimidation by either the installer or the police. Our lawyer gave the advice contained in the documents which follow. He recommends completing and signing the form, having it ready to read to an installer or hand to an officer. Demand that your rights be respected, but remember that any action on your part that might be interpreted as a threat could justify police intervention.

8 – Post a Sign : No Trespassing BC Hydro/Corix (PDF)

9 – Post a Sign : No Trespassing BC Hydro COPE378 (PDF)

10 - Post a Sign : No Trespassing (PDF) for FORTIS BC Customers

If Hydro has already installed an unwanted “Smart” Meter on your residence or workplace,

use this REMOVAL LETTER to communicate with Hydro via mail.

11 - Demand Removal of Wireless Smart Meter (PDF)

Documents to share:

A - There goes the neighbourhood 8×10 PDF 11×17 PDF

B - Separating Fact and Fiction (PDF)

C - We will Not Force You – Laws Being Broken (PDF)

D - Coalition to Stop Smart Meters BC Mandate (PDF)

E - 20 Reasons Smart Meters are not Smart (PDF)

F - What’s so Smart about Smart Meters (PDF)

G – Call to Action (PDF)

H – Protect your Home & Family (PDF)

I – No Trespassing Sign (PDF)

J – Strategies To Halt Meter Installation (PDF)

K - Permission to Install with Nine (9) Stipulations

L - Problems with Smart Meters

Flyer, 4 per page

Rally Posters

“My Legal Right“ (Black and White)

“My Legal Right“ (Colour)

“My Legal Right” Stop Smart Meters BC ( Black and White )

Disclaimer :

By posting these photos the Coalition to Stop Smart Meters is not endorsing the act of securing or enclosing a meter .

These photos are posted merely as examples of the steps British Columbians have felt necessary.

People have constructed various designs that make a strong statement. These builders documented the construction for others that are interested.

http://straight.com/article-679396/vancouver/west-vancouver-resident-resists-smart-meters-locking-analogue-meter

Attach Letter to BC Hydro / Corix, Attach No Trespassing Sign

www.plasticsmith.ca

These Boots made for Locking

Many people are taking the step of “enclosing” their analogue meters, protecting them from removal, while still making sure that the necessary ID tags and consumption information remain clearly visible and intact. (along with the disclaimer that is on this page)

There many locks being made and offered for sale, and the Coalition is offering this information without endorsement.

‘HORNBY LOCKS’ ARE AVAILABLE : from 250-335-2528. These are the 6″ circles with 2 ‘wings’ (approx. 12 ” long), with screw-holes. And the screws need to be gummed up – with non runny glue, the best being “JB Weld” epoxy. ( I also drill 2 extra holes with 2 exta screws for a more secure installation.)

Also the often-preferable “Vernon” type locks are available from mcpearson54@gmail.com

It has been reported that in most cases, the vernon type with the padlock (not included) works best. But in some situations, such as where the meter is inset into siding etc. it’s necessary to use the Hornby model or some other design, as the vernon type will not fit. However, the Hornby model still works in most situations.