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.

A permanently installed, comprehensive metering system that is layered within a facility can provide real-time information that will allow you to respond more quickly to undesirable system performance ...

EXPENSIVE IN NEW ENGLAND, ESPECIALLY IN THE WINTER MONTHS WHEN RATES SKYROCKET. BUT IMAGINE GETTING $1,000 BILLS EVERY MONTH. YEAH, THAT’S THE SHOCKING REALITY FOR SOME PEOPLE WHO THINK THEIR ELECTRIC ...

Ginny Bartolone began writing DIY and home improvement guides nearly 10 years ago, covering everything from energy-efficient appliances to cracked foundations. Whether she's compiling cost information ...