To avoid rising energy costs each month, you must first understand how energy consumption works. Various factors contribute to increasing energy costs, including appliances that we use more often ...

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.

Until recently, most U.S. households had mechanical electric meters. Utility employees would visit each home to take a monthly reading that the company would use to calculate the household’s bill.

Some older Economy 7 and similar multi-rate electricity meters are set to stop working soon, as the 'Radio Teleswitch Service' (RTS) – which allows these meters to function properly – has started to ...