"The new EMS 100 system is aimed at utilities that want to offer
their customers a home automation network (HAN) that can interact
with emerging "smart grid" deployments. The system aggregates
energy usage data from various household loads and presents the
information in a GUI display, enabling customers to monitor and
adjust energy usage. The system can be programmed to automatically
turn devices on and off or make other adjustments, Control4
adds.
"Depending on the services offered by a utility, the system
enables customers to:
Track energy usage of devices over time
Compare energy consumption to other homes in the same area
Track billing information
Display emails and text messages to help manage energy use in real
time
Participate in demand response programs
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