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.

The meters have catalog numbers MC2442S1200SC and MC2442S1200FC. They were made from August 2021 through August 2022. The catalog number and date stamp can be found inside the meter’s front panel.

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The Lgate 120 product announced by Locus today seems to resolve this dilemma.. The new hardware is a socket meter with built-in cellular and Ethernet connectivity that also integrates with ...

Solar Analytics chief executive Stefan Jarnason is also waiting on a smart meter. "We've determined for the average person, it's costing them over $500 a year in lost revenue," Mr Jarnason said.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced the recall of more than 3,900 Siemens SolarReady Meter Combos. The meters were sold from August 2021 through April 2024 for between $640 and $990.