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.

With smart meters installed in 98% of LIPA’s 1.1 million customer base, the utility has moved up the date to begin charging customers who’ve opted out of the automated meters for the cost of a manual ...

Households are at risk of overpaying on their energy bills if their smart meters are faulty or wired incorrectly. Customers ...