One of the more tenacious consumer groups in the residential energy-management realm has been the stop-smart-meters movement. In fact, there is a nonprofit called Stop Smart Meters! Based in California, Stop Smart Meters! is one of more than 50 groups and individuals nationwide advocating against utility-installed, wirelessly connected “smart meters.” These folks have been tirelessly calling into question the accuracy and safety of the devices, and have voiced concerns about their vulnerability to security breaches. Read More