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

STORY. WE’LL BRING YOU MORE UPDATES AS IT DEVELOPS. ALL RIGHT. IT’S BEEN A HOT AND EXPENSIVE SUMMER FOR ELECTRICITY CUSTOMERS ACROSS MASSACHUSETTS, AS MANY HAVE FACED SURGING BILLS THANKS TO THE HOT ...

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, ...

National Grid is expected to install the devices for 121,000 customers in the city. They will enable people to track energy ...