Transparency key factor in smart grid success

This transparency can have several benefits. It can help utilities keep costs low by better managing power during peak demand times, while also explaining these issues to customers clearly so that they can address their own usage habits and help reduce the stress they place on the grid. Furthermore, it can outline specific demand per customer, so they can see exactly how they are using their energy and adapt accordingly. Future innovations will allow for automated appliance control and other initiatives that will serve to eliminate the middle step from consumers' worries, but for those that prefer to have complete control over their energy use, clear pricing and usage statistics will open up new opportunities for savings.

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