By David Sharp, The Associated Press
PORTLAND, Maine - The debate over the safety of so-called smart meters installed by Central Maine Power across the state is going back before the state supreme court.
Opponents have filed a legal brief that challenges a December conclusion by the Public Utilities Commission that smart meters pose no credible threat health risk.
Opponents contend the PUC disregarded its mandate to ensure "safe, reasonable and adequate services.'' Among other things, they contend CMP's measurements of radio-frequency radiation from a "typical'' smart meter are not representative of all of CMP's 600,000 smart meters.
Lawyers for the PUC have until the end of June to respond. The Maine Supreme Judicial Court says it will decide whether to schedule oral arguments this summer.