Ocala, Florida, has successfully implemented a prepay energy program leveraging AMI technology, reducing customer debt and promoting energy conservation, with ongoing innovations like energy ...

Prepaid electrical bills have reduced energy consumption and put consumers in control of their payment schedules, contends Charles Barton, manager of finance for the Oklahoma Electric Cooperative Inc.

In states with deregulated energy markets, some households may qualify for no-deposit or prepaid electricity plans. Though no-deposit doesn't always mean cheaper. Sam Becker is a freelance writer ...