What is a smart meter?

How to save money and disadvantages

To measure the electricity usage of each household, utility companies have long used electricity meters. These devices record the amount of energy each home consumes, so utility companies can bill their customers. To get accurate consumption information, utility companies must send meter readers to your home every month to confirm your energy usage.

A smart meter is very similar to a traditional meter in your home in that it measures and records energy consumption data. However, a smart meter is different because it's a digital device that can communicate with your utility remotely. It sends information about your consumption to your utility company every 15 minutes to an hour and doesn't require a meter reader.

In addition to reporting your energy usage, smart meters can also immediately notify utilities (like Texas Smart Meters) of power outages in your area. It can quickly dispatch crews to fix problems and restore power as quickly as possible. Once everything is back to normal, the smart meter will notify your utility solution.