Smart meters provide detailed information so a customer can make choices about how and when to use energy and save money, according to Con Edison.

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.

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 ...