Most homes already have a smart meter that digitally communicates with the electric grid. If you're looking to get rooftop solar panels, a smart meter is an essential piece of equipment. Here's why.

They’re called smart meters. And both Con Edison and NYSEG utility companies say they are a way for customers to keep watch on energy use and to save money. Con Edison said on its website it has ...

MENA, Ark. (KSLA) - SWEPCO announced Monday, Aug. 4 that it’s about to start installing smart meters at homes in Arkansas. Officials with SWEPCO say smart meters give customers more control over how ...

Wylie Wong is a freelance journalist who specializes in business, technology and sports. He is a regular contributor to the CDW family of technology magazines. The city of Houston is no stranger to ...

The city of Austin gave me notice that they will be installing a smart water meter on my property. Can they install it without my permission? Can we opt out? Can they cut off my water supply to ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — National Grid has announced it will begin installing smart meters for its more than 121,000 Buffalo-area customers beginning this month. According to National Grid, the smart ...

Soaring energy prices are squeezing homes and businesses across the UK and Europe, prompting leaders to implement support measures such as the UK’s Energy Price Guarantee. Yet it is often unclear to a ...

Installing a smart meter could help you pay less for your energy, but not everyone is convinced by the technology. While gas and electricity prices today are far below their peak during the 2022 ...