
What is a smart meter? And how to read one
A smart meter records your power use as it happens, along with any solar power you export. This article shows how to read one.
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A smart meter records your power use as it happens, along with any solar power you export. This article shows how to read one.

A 6.6kW system, a common size for homes, typically costs $4,500–$8,000 after the federal discount and can save $300–$500 a quarter on power bills.

Solar connects to your switchboard and the grid, so it needs a licensed electrical contractor. Poor wiring can cut output or start a fire.

Switching to solar saves water and cuts the greenhouse gases and air pollution that come from burning coal, gas and oil.
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