Fox 29 Investigates: Update On PECO Smart Meters

Fox 29 Investigates: Update On PECO Smart Meters

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  • Fox 29 Investigates: Update On PECO Smart Meters

  • Thursday, September 13 2012 1:42 PM EDT2012-09-13 17:42:09 GMT
    It was a fire in a Bucks County home two weeks ago, and other issues related to PECO's smart meter program, which have drawn Pennsylvania's Public Utility Commission into PECO's smart meter controversy.
    It was a fire in a Bucks County home two weeks ago, and other issues related to PECO's smart meter program, which have drawn Pennsylvania's Public Utility Commission into PECO's smart meter controversy.
  • Thursday, September 13 2012 1:33 PM EDT2012-09-13 17:33:52 GMT
    If you want your PECO meter or equipment inspected, officials there want you to give them a call. The number is 1-855-741-9011.
    If you want your PECO meter or equipment inspected, officials there want you to give them a call.


    The number is 1-855-741-9011.
  • Tapping in to a PECO electric meter is a dangerous and sometimes deadly practice.
    Tapping in to a PECO electric meter is a dangerous and sometimes deadly practice.
PHILADELPHIA -

After our story on fires sparked by the installation of PECO's so-called smart meter's, Pennsylvania's top utility regulator has asked what the energy company is doing to keep its customers safe.

The Energy-giant says still more of its recently installed smart meters have overheated and it says it has hired two experts to figure-out why.

You can watch Jeff Cole's report in the video above this story.

  • PECO Smart Meters

  • Thursday, September 13 2012 1:42 PM EDT2012-09-13 17:42:09 GMT
    It was a fire in a Bucks County home two weeks ago, and other issues related to PECO's smart meter program, which have drawn Pennsylvania's Public Utility Commission into PECO's smart meter controversy.
    It was a fire in a Bucks County home two weeks ago, and other issues related to PECO's smart meter program, which have drawn Pennsylvania's Public Utility Commission into PECO's smart meter controversy.
  • Thursday, September 13 2012 1:41 PM EDT2012-09-13 17:41:55 GMT
    Only On FOX: There was a major announcement from the region's energy giant after a FOX 29 Investigation. PECO is shutting down a massive, federally-funded energy program.
    Only On FOX: There was a major announcement from the region's energy giant after a FOX 29 Investigation. PECO is shutting down a massive, federally-funded energy program.
  • Thursday, September 13 2012 1:41 PM EDT2012-09-13 17:41:39 GMT
    PECO'S multi-million dollar smart meter program shut down last week following fire and safety concerns. Now, as the energy giant re-evaluates the program, a new safety issue is being raised - are some
    PECO'S multi-million dollar smart meter program shut down last week following fire and safety concerns. Now, as the energy giant re-evaluates the program, a new safety issue is being raised.
  • Jeff Cole Reports

  • Tuesday, May 14 2013 6:43 AM EDT2013-05-14 10:43:34 GMT
    Is this little device a ground-breaking tool to fight crime, or is it an over-the-top intrusion of your privacy?
    Is this little device a ground-breaking tool to fight crime, or is it an over-the-top intrusion of your privacy?
  • Wednesday, May 8 2013 4:26 PM EDT2013-05-08 20:26:44 GMT
    You saw it only on FOX, a state representative so desperate to get away from investigative reporter Jeff Cole that he drove into traffic. Now, see what happened after our story aired.
    You saw it only on FOX, a state representative so desperate to get away from investigative reporter Jeff Cole that he drove into traffic. Now, see what happened after our story aired.
  • Tuesday, May 7 2013 10:21 AM EDT2013-05-07 14:21:17 GMT
    The man behind the wheel of that car is a state representative. So, why is he darting into traffic, ducking our questions? Watch this exclusive report by FOX 29 Investigates' Jeff Cole.
    The man behind the wheel of that car is a state representative. So, why is he darting into traffic, ducking our questions? Watch this exclusive report by FOX 29 Investigates' Jeff Cole.
  • Local News

  • Sunday, May 19 2013 9:39 PM EDT2013-05-20 01:39:10 GMT
    A text message that says "I'm about to leave"  is the last time Janet Royer had contact with her son Thursday night. "It's like a nightmare, it's the worst nightmare anyone can think of. I keep thinking
    A text message that says "I'm about to leave"  is the last time Janet Royer had contact with her son Thursday night.

     "It's like a nightmare, it's the worst nightmare anyone can think of. I keep thinking I'm going to wake up.. This is horrible" said Royer.
  • Sunday, May 19 2013 7:32 PM EDT2013-05-19 23:32:42 GMT

    It was a gloomy Sunday as the whole area remain socked in with low clouds & fog, drizzle and scattered showers.

    The weather remains unsettled through most of the work week. The difference is that it will really warm up -- temperatures soar into the 80s by Tuesday.  That mild and humid air mass will fuel afternoon thunderstorms.

    By Thursday a cold front moves by bringing more rain.  It will also bring drier and cooler weather by Friday as we finally clear out.

  • Sunday, May 19 2013 5:27 PM EDT2013-05-19 21:27:52 GMT
    Pounding winds and violent surf from Hurricane Sandy left their mark on Ocean City, NJ. Beaches were washed out and there's concern about debris washing up. But Mayor Jay Gillian says no need to worry.
    Mayor of Ocean City says no need to worry about debris filled beaches after Hurricane Sandy. He says plans have been taking place to make sure they're safe and clean.
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