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 ...

Utility companies claim smart meters save customers money. But that isn’t always the case.

(TNS) — Central New York customers are first in line for new “smart meters” that National Grid will roll out across its Upstate territory to all 1.7 million ...

The state’s largest electric distributor may not start to install next-generation meters, which can cut monthly bills and prompt a faster response to power outages, at Connecticut homes and businesses ...

Ex-Vodafone IT leader sees huge potential for data in a crucial industry that could help support greener energy ...

Adapting to these fluctuations is one of the biggest challenges facing Europe’s energy system today and smart meters are a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. PROVIDENCE — In a unanimous vote last month, state utilities regulators approved a proposal to replace electric meters in Rhode ...