Similar meters, usually referred to as interval or time-of-use meters, have existed for years, but "Smart Meters" usually involve real-time or near real-time sensors, power outage notification, and power quality monitoring. The term Smart Meter often refers to an electricity meter, but it also may mean a device measuring natural gas, water or district heating consumption.
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