Utility companies claim smart meters save customers money. But that isn’t always the case.

Questions are being raised about the safety of smart meters after fire crews were called to a home in Coquitlam over problems with the box — the second such incident in weeks. The latest incident ...

During my 30 years in the power industry, including as a state public service commissioner, five years as a FERC commissioner, president of NARUC, and chair of PG&E’s board, I’ve recognized the value ...

Despite the U.S. government spending billions of dollars to encourage electric utilities to roll out the Internet-powered smart grid, the nation is at a critical stage for adoption of the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. An Edmond Electric residential smart meter is pictured on a home. The meters eliminate the need for city workers to make monthly ...

ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - Some Albany utilities customers say the city’s transition to the new Smart Meters aren’t making the grade during the first phase of the switchover. As we’ve reported the city is ...

ALBANY - National Grid is in the process of installing so-called smart meters at the homes of its gas and electric customers. National Grid spokesman Patrick Stella confirmed that some local customers ...

Pilot with Southern Company creating warning signal database of anomalies for branches, wildfires, failing transformers and ...

A smart electric meter at a National Grid customer’s home. Customers can track usage through the utility’s website. ALBANY — National Grid is in the process of installing so-called smart meters at the ...