Unofficial results show Westerville residents rejected a citizen-initiated charter amendment to offer analog utility meters.

Lucknow consumers allege UPPCL closes smart meter complaints without resolution, forcing them to manually obtain bills; officials face internal action.

The Ministry of Energy (Power Division) has initiated a large-scale rollout of smart meters across electricity distribution ...

Smart billing devices connected to power meters via optical cables or Bluetooth are used for getting readings, eliminating need for manual recording ...

A spokesperson of the Power Division stated in line with the Ministry’s declaration of 2025–26 as the “Year of Customer Service Improvement”, Discos have embarked on a comprehensive digitalisation ...

Consumer groups have warned that while smart meters can save hundreds of dollars, some people had been forced on to time-of-use energy plans which had actually increased their bills.

“The elimination of manual readings will address long-standing concerns about faulty or disputed readings, fostering a more transparent and reliable relationship between consumers and their respective ...

Smart meters will bring clear benefits for both consumers and power distribution companies (DISCOs). For consumers, they will make it possible to track electricity use in real time and manage energy ...

The increasing frequency of climate-related disasters, including hurricanes, wildfires, and heat waves, highlights the ...