trusty- you are full of 'false news'.  Logically, you would know that smart meters would use less energy than the old analog meters.  (there are no electric motors spinning dials in the new meters).  Also, you should know that these new meters use radio waves, similar to those coming from you cell phone, for communication.  Not microwaves, which would require precise aiming to communicate between transmitter and receiver.

All it takes is a little research...