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The island doesn't have the power for broadband or a smart grid. <br /> https://smartgrid.ieee.org/resources?cafid=O&id=223: <br /> "A smart grid alone does three things.First,it modernizes power systems through self-healing designs,automation,remote monitoring <br /> and control...Thus,a smart grid sits at the heart of the smart city,which cannot fully exist without it". <br /> Also,a Smart Grid will allow them to have more control through"remote monitoring,"which will invade our privacy. <br /> https://minnovation.com.auismart-cities-2/disadvantages-of-smart-cities-potential-challenges-and-concerns <br /> "Privacy and Data Security: <br /> Smart cities rely heavily on the collection and analysis of vast amounts of data from sensors,cameras,and connected devices.This data is <br /> crucial for optimizing city operations and services.However,extensive data gathering raises concerns about privacy infringement and <br /> data security.Citizens worry about their personal information being accessed or misused." <br /> https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/articIe/pii/5240584402414011X: <br /> Drawbacks or disadvantages of Smart Grid <br /> Following are the drawbacks or disadvantages of Smart Grid: <br /> Continuous communication network should be available. <br /> During emergency situation,network congestion or performance are big challenges in smart grid system. <br /> Cellular network providers do not provide guaranteed service in abnormal situations such as wind storm,heavy rain and lightening <br /> conditions. <br /> Some smart meters can be hacked which can be used to increase or decrease the demand for power. <br /> It is expensive to install smart meter compare to traditional old electricity meter. <br /> Hawaii County Planning Department does NOT have any research about how a broadband and smart grid will affect the health of the <br /> island,its community,animals,and plants.For example,at the bottom of this article,it <br /> states https://electronics360.globalspec.com/article/l1104/the-dangers-that-come-with-a-smart-grid: <br /> "Re:The Dangers That Come with a Smart Grid <br /> #1 <br /> John Endres <br /> 2018-Feb-23 2:31 PM <br /> One very critical danger that comes with a"smart grid"was not mentioned:the adverse health effects from electromagnetic fields. <br /> Current estimates of people experiencing adverse health effects from wireless technology hover at around 5%--I am one of them.After <br /> the installation of a water utility smart meter at my place of work,I experienced an escalation of symptoms(over time)that started with <br /> headaches and ultimately culminated in a seizure(I lost control of my legs).One month prior to the smart meter installation I had a <br /> complete annual physical and was given a clean bill of health.I underwent a barrage of medical tests after a week of experiencing health <br /> symptoms(thyroid,EEG,MRI,etc.)and everything was normal.I did begin to feel some of the painful head and eye sensations(that I <br /> would feel near wireless sources)at the end of the MRI." <br /> Nor do they have any research on health risks with cell towers that they are allowing to be placed anywhere,and some of these cell <br /> tower tops arejust a few feet from residential homes,HWY,and retirement homes...because a lot of the island is a mountain.If you put <br /> the base of a cell tower on one street,the top could be directly across from the community. <br /> https://mdsafetech.org/celI-tower-health-effects/: <br /> ***Percentage of studies that reported harmful effect of EMR in various groups in MOEF Report <br /> Human Effects-62%showed effects,13%no effect and 25%inconclusive <br /> Plant Effects-87%showed effects and 13%were inconclusive <br /> Wildlife Effects-62%showed effects,4%no effect and 36%inconclusive <br /> Bee Effects-85%showed effects and 15%no effect <br />