| Description |
1 online resource (v, 5 p.) |
| Series |
NREL/TP ; 7A30-52788 |
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NREL/TP ; 7 A 30-52788.
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| System Details |
Full text available via Internet in .pdf format. Adobe Acrobat Reader required. |
| Note |
Title from title screen (viewed Oct. 10, 2011). |
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"September 2011." |
| Summary |
Smart meters (also known as advanced meters) are a physical technology that is added to or replaces a typical gas, electric, or water meter (fitting in the same footprint). This case study focuses solely on electric smart meters. Most smart meters are computerized and allow for remote data collection through periodic (e.g. 15-minute, hourly, daily) communication to the utility on energy use. In this way, utilities can gather information on energy use. Smart meters also have the ability to provide output to customers on real-time energy use to allow for behavioral modifications. Grids with smart meters or "smart grids" attempt to predict demand and react to rapid changes in demand and supply to deliver efficient, reliable, and sustainable electric power. Smart meters are part of a smart grid but the meters themselves do not comprise the entire smart grid solution, but rather a part of the physical backbone of the system. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Funding |
Sponsored by National Renewable Energy Laboratory contract no. DE-AC36-08GO28308 prepared under task no. IDNO.1030 |
| Subject |
Electric meters.
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Energy conservation.
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Energy policy.
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| Added Author |
Peterson, Kim.
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National Renewable Energy Laboratory (U.S.)
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| Added Title |
Smart metering |
| Gpo Item No. |
0430-P-03 (online) |
| Sudoc No. |
E 9.16:NREL/TP-7 A 30-52788 |
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