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Smart meters bring a plethora of benefits with them, from enhancing energy efficiency, decreasing costs to avoiding the whip of exorbitant estimated bills. While helping families save substantial energy and money, smart meters are poised to take millions of dollars off consumer bills in the near future. With an ability to inform customers how much energy is being consumed in near real time, these meters enable customers to monitor their energy usage and eventually put a cap on their bills. Added to that, smart meters take away the hassle and trouble of sending monthly meter readings to energy suppliers. With the rapidly changing energy demands, it has become imperative to build a sustainable future for the coming generations. Filling the gap between supply and demand, smart meters can assist energy suppliers in efficiently targeting energy to places that require it the most, keeping the lights on.
As our energy demands continue to increase and change over time, the age-old energy grid that we have been relying on so far needs to be updated to keep pace with the demands. This is where smart meters come into the picture. While the future holds promises for more sustainable energy such as solar and wind energy, these energies can be stored for shorter periods. In such a scenario, smart meters can be utilized to direct the energy toward the right places. Smart meters have the capability to display energy usage in near real time and also offers lower rates to customers who leverage these energies during off-peak times.
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