gas bills

Amid health concerns over smart meters, which can wirelessly transmit household energy-usage data to utilities and customers, California's largest utility has proposed a plan that would allow homeowners to opt for regular meters -- at a cost. Here are some facts for consumers to consider.

Every month when its time to pay my gas, electricity and water bills, I'm curious to see how much I've used my utilities and how that compares with what my household used for the same month a year ago. I'm always looking to save money, and the usage comparison is a quick look at if we're doing...