Investigation on smart meter opt-out
Augusta, ME, U.S.A. - The Maine Public Utilities Commission (PUC) is to open an investigation to determine if Central Maine Power's policy of not providing its customers an opt-out option for smart meters is "unreasonable, insufficient or unjustly discriminatory."
Victoria AMI rollout under review
Melbourne, Australia - Victoria's AMI rollout is to be reviewed by the new state government, and could even be suspended while the review is under way.
Marin County outlaws PG&E smart meters
San Rafael, CA, U.S.A. - Citing the potential risks to the health, safety and welfare of residents Marin County in the north San Francisco Bay Area has placed a moratorium on the installation of smart electric meters by Pacific Gas & Electric Company.
New electricity customer service rules take effect in Ontario
Toronto, ON, Canada - New electricity customer service rules, including changes around bill issuance and payment, disconnections, and security deposits, introduced by the Ontario Energy Board have become effective in Ontario from January 1, 2011.
Britain's smart meter trials start wrapping up
London, U.K. - Britain's smart meter trial program, which was started in 2007, is beginning to wrap up, with data collection having finished in September and final analysis of the data now under way.