Due to public outcry, APS has extended its opt out deadline. Sedona AZ (April 2, 2015) – Sedona Smart Meter Awareness (SSMA) recently received word from APS that it is still in limbo about what is happening with its opt out fees policy request related to smart meters. APS is extending the opt out date until further notice. APS gave no definitive explanation for the change in deadlines, according... 

Sedona AZ (December 3, 2014) – The following is a letter to the SedonaEye.com editor: Dear Sedona Smart Meter Awareness supporters: Arizona Corporation Commission is holding an Open Meeting next Friday, December 12, 2014, from 10:00 a.m. onward about Smart Meters; Opt Out option and fees – http://images.edocket.azcc.gov/docketpdf/0000158380.pdf  – health issues (or lack thereof... 

Sedona AZ (January 29, 2014) – The following is a letter to the SedonaEye.com editor from subscriber Nancy Baer sharing her invitation to join an environmental issue Town Hall tonight via telephone: Last night in his State of the Union Address, President Obama celebrated recent victories and outlined his administration’s plans to continue addressing the threat of climate change in 2014. At... 

SedonaEye.com columnist Eddie Maddock reviews the City of Sedona as it was in 2013 in Part One of a two part series Sedona AZ (January 18, 2014) – OK, if you haven’t already done so, prepare to add another candle to your birthday cake since we crossed “GO” for another 12-month session to trip the light fantastic. Reflecting on the past year, following are a few highlights: • 1/5 –... 

Sedona AZ (January 19, 2014) – The following letter to the SedonaEye.com editor alerts the public to Smart Meter installations planned to begin this week in local communities. The writer asks that this article be social networked and shared with all readers contacts so property owners and renters are aware of their rights to say NO to Smart Meters installations: SMART METER ALERT FOR RESIDENTS: APS... 

City of Sedona Arizona tells APS no smart meters in their city Sedona AZ (October 3, 2013) – Sedona Smart Meter Awareness (SSMA) members Warren Woodward, Monnie Ramsell and Nancy Baer recently gave a smart meter presentation to the Arizona Hospital and Health Care Association (AHHA). Greg Vigdor, President and Chief Executive Officer of AHHA, introduced the audience comprised of administrators... 

Click on poster to rent or purchase documentary Sedona AZ (September 14, 2013) – On September 9,2013,  Sedona Smart Meter Awareness (SSMA) and the Sedona International Film Festival introduced Sedona and surrounding communities to the premiere Arizona showing of Take Back Your Power, a documentary by Josh del Sol that investigates the risks of this ubiquitous “smart” grid, with insight from... 

National Grid Control Room Sedona AZ (August 26, 2013) – The Berkshire-Litchfield Environmental Council wrote, “The smart grid is increasingly understood as an over engineered, ill-advised, financial boondoggle at taxpayer expense, capable of endangering the security of the entire national grid, violating constitutional privacy protections and endangering public health. In addition, the... 

Sedona AZ (June 20, 2013) – In a Letter to the SedonaEye.com editor, Nancy Baer of Sedona Smart Meter Awareness (SSMA) discusses the outcome of the June 19, 2013, Sedona City Council Special Workshop meeting: Sedona City Council supports community-wide Smart Meter Opt Out On Wednesday, June 19, the Sedona City Council held a Special Workshop to direct staff’s next steps regarding APS’ plan... 

Smart Meters face radiation and fire hazard issues while failing to properly monitor electrical usage. Sedona AZ (May 31, 2013) – In a letter to the SedonaEye.com editor, a concerned Arizona citizen offers an easy How-to Opt Out of APS Smart Meters guide: “This is a time sensitive action alert,” writes Sedona resident Nancy Baer. “It is imperative that you notify APS before...