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.

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.

5. Demand
Response

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.

9. Renewables
& Distributed Generation

10. Image: Dean Markadakis

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.

17. www.whatissmartgrid.org
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