Una class action a Johnnesburg (Sud Africa) contro gli smart meter
RDM News Wire | 13 2015 11:07 October
The City
of Johannesburg faces a possible class action
lawsuit over residents’ smart meter woes‚ the Democratic Alliance warned
“The
installation of smart meters‚ which is causing havoc with electricity bills all
across Johannesburg‚ must be stopped until a reputable authority can verify the
devices and the process‚” the party’s caucus leader‚ Councillor Vasco Da Gama‚
said. He said angry residents had been
receiving “hugely inflated bills”‚ which could be attributed to the not being
“properly calibrated‚ resulting in erratic readings”. “In addition‚ smart meter
readings rely on cellphone signals‚ which is problematic because in some parts
of the city‚ signals from the different networks are not always strong enough‚
resulting in makeshift solutions‚” said Da Gama. “These smart meters should
have approval from the South African Bureau of Standards and the National
Energy Regulator of SA.” Da Gama
criticised the city’s reaction in Mayibuye in Ivory Park
where “newly installed smart meters have been removed after community uproar”. “City Power bridged the system for residents
to receive electricity‚ which is unmetered and free of charge until other
arrangements are made‚” said Da Gama‚ adding that this was no solution. Da Gama said the issue of legal action had
been raised by residents and engineersm and that he “was seeking further expert
advice on this route”. “But there can be
no doubt that the people are angry”.
http://www.timeslive.co.za/local/2015/10/13/Joburg-faces-lawsuits-for-faulty-smart-meters-DA
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