On the face of it, smart meters are dull. While houseguests might marvel at a heat pump or solar panels, these little boxes are hidden away in a cupboard and largely ignored. But these devices, which ...

First Energy customers can opt out of a smart meter, but it will cost them a pretty penny. The company confirmed it charges ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A water company can install a water meter and charge on that basis if the property uses an automatic watering device - ...

The city of Austin gave me notice that they will be installing a smart water meter on my property. Can they install it without my permission? Can we opt out? Can they cut off my water supply to ...

TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - There’s an ongoing effort to install smart meters throughout FirstEnergy service areas, including in Toledo. And it could come at a price and some customers are upset by the ...

Installing a smart meter could help you pay less for your energy, but not everyone is convinced by the technology. While gas and electricity prices today are far below their peak during the 2022 ...

The Independent Water Commission called for compulsory smart water meters to reduce household consumption. (Alamy) The government has promised a "root and branch reform" of the water industry. The ...

Eversource expects to exchange tens of thousands of meters per month, with substantial completion of the statewide rollout targeted for the end of 2027.

National Grid is expected to install the devices for 121,000 customers in the city. They will enable people to track energy usage via a portal, and will immediately alert the utility to power outages.