How To: Use Smart Grid Benefits
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Smart grid technologies provide several benefits to consumers: Lower energy bills through real-time usage data from smart meters that allows better management of energy usage. Demand response programs incentivize reducing usage during peak times. Compatible smart devices like thermostats and lights can be controlled remotely. Renewable energy sources and distributed generation systems give consumers more control over their energy with options like solar panels and batteries. Software solutions help consumers track usage data, lower bills, and switch providers seamlessly while utility customer portals provide energy management tools.
How To: Use Smart Grid Benefits
- 1. HOW TO: UNDERSTAND & ENJOY SMART GRID BENEFITS Savings Devices Software AMI Renewables Demand Response
- 2. From lower energy bills to a fully smart home; Smart grid benefits are easy to collect.
- 3. meters (AMI)
- 4. This data lets you better manage your usage for optimal efficiency and savings. Smart meters or, Advanced Metering Infrastructure, collect real-time usage data that Utilities and programs then report to consumers.
- 6. Demand Response: Capability of smart grid technologies to reduce electricty use at peak times. Consumers may be compensated for participating in these actitives (in addition to standard savings) and compatible smart applicances allow you to program preferences.
- 7. Devices bulbs, thermostats & more
- 8. Lighting: Smart LED bulbs make your lights more energy efficient Almost all Smart Devices may be controlled via app or online. Appliances: smart upgrades to washer/dryers, fridges and ovens mean cost-effective usage scheduling Thermostats: Notable examples--The Nest or Apple HomeKit. This tech lets you schedule temp preferences, reducing energy costs. Outlets: track energy use, project costs and turn off from your phone.
- 11. DG systems heighten consumer control, save money & reduce carbon emissions
- 12. Distributed Generation (DG): generating power in (or near) the same place that it's used; smart grid improvements to grid stablitity = more DG use. DG systems include: solar panels, wind turbines, batteries and natural fuel or diesel powered generators
- 13. Software data & payment solutions
- 14. As the dream of a smart grid quickly becomes reality, software keeps up with new demands
- 15. Opower Meter Genius AllConnect Cloud-based software that works with utilities to help consumers lower energy use and carbon emmisions. PayGo Payment solutions that let Utilities provide customers with PrePay options to manage and set a monthly usage budget. Simplified search that lets you switch TV, Internet, electric & more with a single online visit or call. Customer portals with energy management tools. smart device connected; rewards based on what time-of-day electricity is used.
- 16. Green Button safely download your energy data For Efficiency Programs, Virtual Energy Audits, Fact Based Service Deployment & more.