The electric meter reader could quickly become a relic of the past as Wisconsin Power and Light, an Alliant Energy company, begins installing new metering technology in Columbia and Dodge counties.

A high-tech $450,000 electric meter system will replace the need for meter readers in Olyphant. Known as advance metering infrastructure, the new meters automatically will transmit electricity usage ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Very few know the streets in town as well as a PNM meter reader. Each one walks an average of 8-10 miles per day and drives 20-40 miles per day, collectively, reading about 567,000 ...

MONTGOMERY COUNTY — AES Ohio is employing its “smart grid” project that promises to provide customers with smarter, more efficient service that bring an end to the meter reader’s monthly visit to ...

If there is a rustling sound on the side of the house or someone walking into the backyard, don’t panic. Xcel Energy Colorado put its electric and gas meter readers back on the streets Monday after ...