Most homes already have a smart meter that digitally communicates with the electric grid. If you're looking to get rooftop solar panels, a smart meter is an essential piece of equipment. Here's why.

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 ...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WHEC) — In the coming weeks, RG&E and NYSEG will begin the three-year process of replacing all of the electric meters on homes, apartments and businesses in our region with smart ...

The Rochester Gas and Electric Corp. has announced that it will install 26,000 smart electric meters in its Sodus division, which includes Wayne and Cayuga counties. The utility company is inviting ...