Smart Systems Technologies

em·power Energy Management Benefits

The em·power system delivers effective energy management features and options that truly empower both the consumer and energy provider with mutual benefits, profit and increased efficiency. Safety and Lifestyle benefits add value to the consumer in conjunction with energy management. em·power provides the energy provider with a viable, user-friendly energy management solution that benefits its operations while establishing the "gateway" for additional future services.

System Energy Management Features

- Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) setbacks based upon status, condition, event and scheduling
- Automatic load shedding based upon change in security status (arming and leaving)
- Device-level control versus shedding entire circuits at the service panel
- Dimming versus shedding lighting for scalable consumption reduction
- Energy budgeting by the consumer.
Interactive Energy Management Features
- Receipt of service meter status/consumption on a real or near real time basis
- Power monitoring for automatic load shedding based upon consumption
- Appliance scheduling to initiate operation during lower kWh rates
Capabilities for Demand Management Programs
- Externally triggered energy management setbacks by an energy provider
- Code protected ‘opt-out’ feature with participation feedback to energy provider
- Automated Meter Reading (AMR) and reporting
- Consumer consumption pattern profiling and data tracking

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