Tag: utilities
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Winter is coming, and so are increased energy costs. Here’s how Newton is coping.
As winter approaches, Newton residents brace for higher utility bills. “The last year and a half has been rough,” said Joana Gonçalves, a Newton resident and university student. She said she wears “layers and HeatTech so that we’re not blasting…
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Newton to deploy ‘smart meters’ for more accurate electricity use data
Newton residents can expect their old electric meters to be replaced with smart meters in the coming months. Smart meters are digital devices that can measure electric usage on a more detailed level than older meters. “They are basically digital…