A plan from Maritime Electric to switch all of its customers over to smart meters is expected to cost $16.4 million more than originally planned. The proposal still requires approval from IRAC.

"To encourage them to make that switch, we do charge an extra fee each quarter on their bill," he said. " [Water meters are] mandatory, so we do have some customers who have not yet agreed to make ...

The estimated cost for Maritime Electric to convert all of its customers over to smart meters has increased by more than $16 million — a move that could lead to larger electricity rate increases for ...