Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A Long Island Power Authority smart meter installed at a home in Suffolk County, N.Y. John Paraskevas/Newsday RM via Getty Images ...

Utility meters are used to monitor the consumption of water, gas, or electricity by businesses or residences. They differ in terms of measurement technology and user interface. Utility meters with a ...

Last year, our electric company began installing smart meters in our neighborhood. They’re handy for tracking home energy use, but they come with potential pitfalls, which is why our neighbor opted to ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Bill Oxford/Getty Images Last year, our electric company began installing smart meters in our neighborhood. They're handy for ...