The future is now — in about a third of the 131,000 homes in the Chicago metropolitan area ComEd has slated for its smart-meter pilot program.

About 45,000 homes in Bellwood, Berwyn, Forest Park, Maywood, Melrose Park and River Forest have been getting the meters — touted for providing more information and better service — installed since November, with Oak Park being added to the mix this week.

via ComEd looks to future, tests smart meters in area homes :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Business.

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