As more homes install solar panels to cut their energy bills and reduce their reliance on the grid, a growing number are generating more electricity than they use, particularly during brighter months.

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.

As more homes install solar panels to cut their energy bills and reduce their reliance on the grid, a growing number are generating more electricity than they use, particularly during brighter months.

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WHEC) — Over the next few years, RG&E and NYSEG will start installing smart meters in our homes, but it doesn’t come without controversy. Some people claim they’re a health hazard.

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