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From: Rebecca Melendez <br /> To: LPCtestimonv;WPCtestimonv;cdo(a)hawaii.gov;Planning General Plan;Villegas,Rebecca;Kimball,Heather;Kagiwada, <br /> Jennifer;Onishi,Dennis;Kierkiewicz,Ashley;Kanealii-Kleinfelder,Matt;Galimba,Michelle M.;Inaba,Holeka;Hustace,James <br /> Subject: More Details on the Smart Grid and Broadband the General Plan Wants to Install <br /> Date: Monday,March 10,2025 5:08:08 PM <br /> Aloha, <br /> Please OPPOSE the General Plans Smart Grid and Broadband Plan: <br /> Page149 <br /> Objective 30 Advance policies, programs, and initiatives for public and/or private investment in broadband <br /> and telecommunications infrastructure. <br /> 30.12 Plan for broadband infrastructure to support smart grid development <br /> Smart Meters Electrical Bills Increase by Double or More: <br /> https://stopsmartmeters.org/freq uently-asked-questions/fag-bill ing-issues/: <br /> "Many people have experienced hikes in their utility bill after a "smart" meter was installed.A recent <br /> survey published on EMFSafetyNetwork.org documented how many people have received higher bills—over <br /> one third of those surveyed." <br /> https://www.reddit.com/r/massachusetts/comments/zoxj09/thanks national grid must got my 900 electric/? <br /> rdt=46201: <br /> "Thanks National grid!just got my$900 electric bill in! Guess we are going to have to learn to live without <br /> electricity cuz this is bullshit! My bill never higher than $300! Definitely can't afford this! How can they do <br /> this?! It's so wrong!" <br /> https://www.wkbw.com/news/local-news/no-way-this-could-be-right-nyseg-customers-remain- <br /> baffled-by-high-bills <br /> "'No way this could be right': NYSEG customers remain baffled by high bills" <br /> https://smartmeterscience.substack.com/ <br /> "Report: Insidious Causes for Outrageous Utility Bills: "Smart" Meter Flaws, Funding, and Folly" <br /> I sent you earlier: <br /> https://www.prrysmian.com/en/insight/sustainability/what-is-a-smart-grid-and-how-does-it-work <br /> "What is a smart grid? <br /> A smart grid is an advanced and digitally enhanced electricity distribution network that uses technology <br /> and two-way communication to efficiently manage energy supply and demand.While traditional grids rely <br /> on one-way electricity flow and limited monitoring, smart grids employ sensors and automation to gather <br /> real-time data on energy usage and grid conditions." <br />