Safety of smart meters contested at Maine hearing
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- Gepubliceerd: vrijdag 09 augustus 2013 07:53
pressherald.com - Central Maine Power Co. defends smart meters, but some consumers say the devices harm their health.
Central Maine Power Co. has called its system of more than 600,000 smart meters installed across the state a success, saving customers money and providing them more information about their energy usage. However, opponents of the meters claim the radio-frequency radiation emitted by the wireless meters causes health problems ranging from headaches and fatigue to chest pains.
Several opponents, all from southern Maine, testified at a public hearing Wednesday at the University of Maine at Augusta about health issues they or their family members experienced as a result of the meters.