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Electric meters are silent workhorses of the energy grid, the last bit of public infrastructure electricity passes through before entering our homes. Like most people, if you’ve looked at your energy ...

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 ...

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 ...

NYSEG and RG&E are installing the latest in energy use technology − smart meters − across their wide customer base that includes more than 1 million electric hook-ups and 500,000 natural gas services.