Residential smart meter
Term · Environment · MLC-T-ENV-024017
A meter that records a customer's electricity usage for time intervals of one hour or less, and can transmit that information to the utility without the need for a human meter reader. Depending on the feature set, the meter may also notify the utility of a power outage, provide pricing or other information to the customer, or allow the utility to remotely switch electricity service on or off. DOE Federal Smart Grid Initiatives Glossary]
| Identifier | MLC-T-ENV-024017 |
|---|---|
| Field | Environment |
| Subject | Built environments |
| References | EPA EV-Built Environments-Devices, Equipment, Appliances |
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