Opponents voice concerns over Maine smart meters
Meeting
held Wednesday at UMaine Augusta
UPDATED 2:42
PM EDT Aug 07, 2013
AUGUSTA, Maine —Some Maine residents say they started experiencing
headaches and other health concerns after "smart meters" were
installed at their homes.
Maine's Public Utilities Commission held a public
witness hearing on Wednesday at the University of Maine at Augusta.
The hearing is part of an investigation the commission
launched into health risks of Central Maine Power's smart meters.
More than 6,000 smart meters have been installed in
Maine while 8,000 have opted out.
CMP says the meters have been proven safe. It says the
meters provide residents detailed information about their electricity usage,
allowing them to cut back and save money.
Donna Giroux of Kennebunk says she became extremely ill
and experienced facial burning, weakness and other cognitive and neurological
effects after smart meters were installed in her neighborhood.
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