Energy experts call for better smart meters to help reduce drain on electricity grid By Carolyn Kury de Castillo Global News Posted February 4, 2024 6:52 pm Updated February 5, 2024 8:38 am ...

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.

Smart meters could help strengthen Prince Edward Island's electrical grid, but none have been installed on the Island and it will take years after the work begins to complete the transition.

Smart meters are the cornerstone of such a system. They can provide the detailed, real-time data needed for smart grid applications. Smart meter deployment has surged globally.

A heated debate is underway in B.C. as the province's hydro utility embarks on a program to modernize the grid using smart meters. BC Hydro is in the process of replacing more than 1.8 million ...