Dive Summary:

• Three state representatives in Maine proposed a bill this week aimed at stopping Central Maine Power from charging customers who don't wish to switch to smart meters.
• The new legislation could reportedly even go as far as to demand that customers be reimbursed for opt-out fees that were already charged.
• So far, CMP estimates that 8,400 customers (about 1.3%) have opted out of its smart meter program.

From the article:

First there were smart meter opt-out fees. Now there's an effort underway in the Maine Legislature to opt out of opt-out fees. Three state representatives introduced a bill this week that would prevent Central Maine Power from charging customers who want to keep their analog meters. ...