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 ...

But with smart meters now in more than four out of five households, at a cost of over €1 billion, there is still no one easy ...

Whose fault is it that the first generation of U.S. smart meters hasn’t lived up to its potential? And how can the next generation avoid repeating the same mistakes? To be clear, the first question ...

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 ...

Business smart meters can potentially help save you time, money and energy. Find out everything you need to know about smart meters below, including how they work, what they do, and how to get one ...

Rising energy costs have many homeowners looking for ways to manage their usage and lower their bills, and smart meters — which display real-time energy consumption—can be a useful tool in this effort ...

Smart meters are designed to give both you and your energy provider accurate and regular updates on how much energy you’re using. But there are many common concerns about how they work. These include ...

Smart meters reduce the cost of meter reading and make it possible to detect and respond to power outages quickly. Until recently, most U.S. households had mechanical electric meters. Utility ...

Conventional power grids worldwide are beginning to strain against rising energy needs. Blackouts are increasing in number of occurrences. How can we improve these systems in a sustainable way? One ...

While a growing number of homes now have smart electricity meters installed, many are still unsure about what the new system actually offers compared to an old-fashioned meter. But getting the most ...