H O W T O :U N D E R S T A N D & E N J O Y S M A R T G R I D

B E N E F I T S

Savings

Devices

Software

AMI Renewables

DemandResponse

From lower energy billsto a fully smart home;

Smart grid benefits areeasy to collect.

meters(AMI)

This data lets you better manageyour 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.

DemandResponse

Demand Response: Capability of smart gridtechnologies to reduce electricty use at peak

times.

Consumers may be compensated forparticipating in these actitives (in addition

to standard savings) and compatiblesmart applicances allow you to program

preferences.

Devicesbulbs, thermostats & more

Lighting: Smart LEDbulbs make your lightsmore energy efficient

Almost all SmartDevices may be

controlled via app oronline.

Appliances: smart upgrades towasher/dryers, fridges and ovensmean cost-effective usagescheduling

Thermostats: Notable examples--The Nestor Apple HomeKit. This tech lets youschedule temp preferences, reducing energycosts.

Outlets: track energyuse, project costs andturn off from your phone.

Renewables& Distributed Generation

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DG systems heightenconsumer control,

save money & reduce carbon

emissions

Distributed Generation (DG): generatingpower in (or near) the same place that it'sused; smart grid improvements to gridstablitity = more DG use.

DG systems include: solar panels,wind turbines, batteries and naturalfuel or diesel powered generators

Softwaredata & payment solutions

As the dream of asmart grid quickly

becomes reality,software keeps upwith new demands

Opower

Meter Genius

AllConnect

Cloud-based software thatworks with utilities to helpconsumers lower energyuse and carbonemmisions.

PayGo

Payment solutions that letUtilities provide customerswith PrePay options tomanage and set a monthlyusage budget.

Simplified search that letsyou switch TV, Internet,electric & more with asingle online visit or call.

Customer portals withenergy managementtools. smart deviceconnected; rewards basedon what time-of-dayelectricity is used.

G r e e n B u t t o nsafely download your

energy dataFor Efficiency Programs,Virtual Energy Audits, Fact

Based Service Deployment &more.

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