Dive Summary:

• The Maine Public Utilities Commission (PUC) had originally addressed such health concerns in 2010, but last month the state’s Supreme Judicial Court sided with opponents of the new technology who said that state regulators didn’t fully evaluate the health risks.
• Despite the commissioner’s pledge to move quickly, opponents of the smart meters succeeded in their attempt to get a fully litigated case, which will involve extended testimony from experts and residents followed by lengthy court proceedings.
• In an effort to address the health concerns some customers have regarding smart meters, Maine’s PUC allows customers to opt out of the service for $12 a month, which more than 8,500 customers have done so far.

From the article:

Nearly all of Central Maine Power Co.'s smart meters are up, 615,000 of them. Now, state regulators must decide whether they pose health and safety risks to customers.

Tulips will be blooming again, at least, before that determination is made.

The Maine Public Utilities Commission, which met Thursday, is now gearing up for several months of complicated testimony regarding smart meters. ...