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.

Rising energy costs have many homeowners looking for ways to manage their usage and lower their bills, and smart meters — which display real-time energy consumption—can be a useful tool in this effort ...

[Editor’s Note: This latest column from the Environmental Defense Fund is a cross post from the organization’s Energy Exchange blog. It is penned by Jamie Fine of EDF’s Energy Program.] The digital ...