Sidebar: Smart Grid Applications

Smart Thermostat: Business and retail customers can sign up for reduced power rates in exchange for allowing the utility company to adjust their thermostat during peak usage periods.

Outage Notification: Outage notification is now possible from the utility out to the ratepayer, enabling root-cause analysis. Similarly power restoration notification is accomplished with detailed knowledge of the power status in the field.

Field Services Automation and Field Communication: Mobile voice and data communication in the field enables greater productivity from field-based workers and lower communications costs.

Video Surveillance: This makes it easier to monitor controls and facilities at remote substations.