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.

SPRINGFIELD — Your electric meter will soon be able to communicate with you in real time. That means a warning if you are using more power, and spending more money, than you’d planned. This week, ...

If it hasn't already arrived, the latest in energy use tracking technology is on the way for NYSEG and RG&E customers. The utilities are installing smart meters and natural gas meter modules — two-way ...

DAD-OF-TWO Jake Gordon has spent five years battling an energy giant over his dumb smart meter that has never worked. He’s one of 3.3million faulty smart meters but a change in energy rules ...