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SPRINGFIELD — Your electric meter will soon be able to communicate with you in real time. That means a warning if you are using more power, and spending more money, than you’d planned. This week, ...

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Energy is expensive these days. There’s no getting around it. If, like [Giovanni], you want to keep better track of your usage, you might find value in his DIY energy meter build. [Giovanni] built his ...

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Smart meters are popping up everywhere, from homes to businesses, promising to revolutionize how we use energy. But are they really as beneficial as they seem, or are they just another way for ...