National Grid to start smart meter rollout in January

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) - In just a matter of weeks, many National Grid customers will start getting new smart meters installed at their homes or businesses.Officials with the utility company are announcing the change before it happens so customers know what to expect. The two-year smart meter rollout will take place across Western New York.Some may recall what happened over the summer with NYSEG customers, who were blindsided by their smart meter installation. National Grid says it's trying to avo