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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Consider your electric meter for a moment — that white cylinder that sits in a metal box on the side of your house or apartment building. It measures how much electricity you use. Most electric meters ...