The meters run on radio frequencies. Each meter has two radios inside: one sends information back to SoCal Edison, and the other can connect with smart appliances and programmable thermostats.

“We estimate customers can save 5 percent or more if they adopt the programs and services that will be available through Edison SmartConnect and using the smart meter,” said company spokesman ...

News 12’s Noëlle Lilley was able to help a woman in Allerton who said her energy bills were sky-high after Con Edison told her ... got a notice that her smart meter was not being read ...

Con Edison said residential customers can choose to not have a smart meter, but that those who do will miss out on savings. If a customer chooses not to have a smart meter, Con Ed will be required ...