The document discusses the development of a microcontroller-based 'talking energy meter' designed to improve awareness of electricity consumption for consumers, particularly targeting middle and lower-class families. This system provides alerts through voice messages and SMS when energy usage exceeds a user-defined threshold, helping to reduce excessive power consumption and electricity theft. By addressing limitations of traditional meters, the proposed solution aims to enhance user accessibility, especially for the visually impaired and illiterate, while also benefiting government efforts to manage energy usage.