Smart meters typically automatically send readings from homes to energy suppliers, eliminating the need for households to submit manual readings. This automated process is meant to make life easier ...

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 ...

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.

We have smart phones, smart refrigerators, smart lights, smart vacuum cleaners. There’s even a smart fork that tracks your eating habits. But the meter that tracks the electricity that runs these ...

2 On Your Side is verifying questions related to Avista’s new smart meters. The meters, some of which were first installed last spring, are electronic devices that ...