An electronic device that measures and displays resource consumption (of water, gas, electricity, etc.) and communicates this information to the resource distributors and managers (such as utilities and municipalities) and even to consumers. This allows for a more efficient distribution, usage, pricing, and control of these resources.

An advanced electric meter that records consumption in intervals of an hour or less and communicates that information back to the utility for monitoring and billing purposes.

A device used to record or communicate actual electric use during minutes, hours, days or weeks. This information is needed for time-of-day, on-peak/off-peak and other specialized billing rates. May also be referred to as an advanced metering device.

Modern, electronic meters that monitor usage at a home or business. Also called Advanced Meters or Advanced Metering Systems, they can help consumers better monitor and manage their electricity usage. [..]

An updated electric meter showing the varying price of electricity and usage, allowing consumers to become more informed and make wiser decisions.

A meter able to record power used in half hour blocks and automatically send readings to the retailer. They also have the potential to provide feedback to consumers on their power use and to manage sm [..]

A type of advanced electric meter that identifies consumption in detail over various time intervals and communicates that information via a network back to a local utility for power quality monitoring and billing purposes.

An electrical meter that monitor and report energy usage and are capable of two-way communication with the utility.

A smart meter is an electronic device that records consumption of electric energy in intervals of an hour or less and communicates that information at least daily back to the utility for monitoring an [..]

A smart meter is a form of electricity consumption meter that is able to measure your electricity usage in multiple time bands and is computer based. Also they will usually support 'feed in' measurement of locally generated electricity back into the electrical supply grid; i.e. any spare electricity generated by solar panels.