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 (March 26, 2015) – The following is a letter to the SedonaEye.com editor: The Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) Legal Division has issued some options for how the ACC commissioners might deal with my appeal of their decision to let APS charge an extortion fee to people who refuse a “smart” meter. APS has responded to those options. APS’s response is here: http://images.edocket.azcc.gov/docketpdf/0000162592.pdf... 

Sedona AZ (February 22, 2015) – Sedona Smart Meter Awareness (SSMA) announced a program to eliminate Arizona Public Service (APS) fees as a reason for any Sedona resident to unwillingly accept a “smart” meter. The program, called “RF Free” is designed to match those who cannot justify the monthly opt-out fee with neighbors willing and able to pay the fee for them. “We know there are... 

The ACC is tasked with the responsibility to protect AZ ratepayers by weighing the costs and benefits of all state utility requests. Sedona AZ (January 6, 2015) – The following is a letter to the SedonaEye.com editor: I have appealed the Arizona Corporation Commission’s decision to charge people who refuse “smart” meters an extortion fee. From the appeal: The so-called “Findings... 

Sedona AZ (December 27, 2014) – The following is a letter to the SedonaEye.com editor: At the recent Arizona Corporation Commission “smart” meter meeting, APS attempted to ‘correct the record’ on “smart” meter related fires. Below is my response: Warren Woodward 55 Ross Circle Sedona, Arizona 86336     The ACC is tasked with the responsibility... 

Sedona AZ (December 14, 2014) – The following is a letter to the SedonaEye.com editor: Fools Rule at the ACC Report on the Arizona Corporation Commission’s 12/12/14 “Smart” Meter Meeting Information & Perspective by Warren Woodward Sedona, Arizona ~ December 14, 2014   The ACC is tasked with the responsibility to protect AZ ratepayers by weighing the costs and benefits... 

Sedona AZ (December 11, 2014) – The following is a letter to the SedonaEye.com editor:   Determining that Smart Meters are “not likely to harm” public health does not fulfill the mission of ADHS to protect the health of Arizona’s children and adults. For years the tobacco industry covered up its knowledge that smoking was harmful to health until, in 1964, the Surgeon General, based... 

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 (August 25, 2014) – The following is a letter to the SedonaEye.com editor: Is this Video Proof APS Is Lying Again? Information & Opinion by Warren Woodward August 24, 2014 Last month, APS finally admitted how often their “smart” meters transmit. APS said no more than 125 times per day. They lied. Watch my YouTube video, APS Caught Lying Again, linked in my letter to... 

Sedona AZ (July 27, 2014) – Sedona Smart Meter Awareness (SSMA), the local residents’ group which has been informing the Sedona community about the effects of recently installed smart meters on health, privacy and safety, received survey responses from one mayoral and seven city council candidates. It should be noted that in the city of Sedona and the Village of Oak Creek, approximately 25%...