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, ...

A contractor told an Aurora Xcel Energy customer this week to accept a new smart meter installation or have his power shut off, highlighting confusion over the utility company's "opt out" policy for ...

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 ...

Smart meters can help you track and budget your energy usage. We compare them to regular meters and consider whether it’s ...