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State rep files bill to fight Smart Meters opt-out fee - Seacost Online

In southern York County, installation is about 50 percent complete, Carroll said Thursday. Most local customers were mailed opt-out options over the summer. The requested deadline to decide was early September, but customers still have the ability to opt out. Those who choose to keep their current analog meter are charged an up-front cost of $40, and will be billed an additional $12 a month.

Rep. Roberta Beavers, D-South Berwick, is protesting the fee, in emergency legislation she is presenting Thursday, Nov. 17, to the Legislative Council.

"I've heard from people all over the state who are outraged for essentially being double-charged for something they don't want," Beavers said. "I've opted out because I'm concerned about health issues and privacy, plus it really makes me angry to have to have a new piece of equipment I don't care to have."