What makes a smart meter different from my old meter?

A smart meter, like your old meter, registers how much electricity you use. The main difference is that it will send your consumption information wirelessly back to Alameda Municipal Power's (AMP) service center, eliminating the need for someone to visit your home or business to collect the meter reading. The smart meters are able to collect more usage information than the old meters, allowing you to see how you use electricity daily or hourly.

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1. What makes a smart meter different from my old meter?
2. Are smart meters accurate?
3. How big is the smart meter, and where will it be located?
4. How is Alameda Municipal Power (AMP) paying for the smart meter installations?
5. What will Alameda Municipal Power (AMP) do with the old meters that are being replaced?
6. Will smart meters be installed on solar/net energy metering systems?