how to: use smart grid benefits
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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
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From lower energy billsto a fully smart home;
Smart grid benefits areeasy to collect.
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meters(AMI)
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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.
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DemandResponse
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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.
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Devicesbulbs, thermostats & more
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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.
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Renewables& Distributed Generation
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Image: Dean Markadakis
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DG systems heightenconsumer control,
save money & reduce carbon
emissions
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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
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Softwaredata & payment solutions
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As the dream of asmart grid quickly
becomes reality,software keeps upwith new demands
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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.
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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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