TOU and CPPВ are dynamic pricing structures.Curtailment tasks can be used with Direct Load ControlВ programs, intermittent load programs, curtailment programs, emergency Demand ResponseВ events, and other dynamic pricing programs. thermostat setpoint) or device control algorithms (e.g. Curtailment tasksВ allow explicit control of device state (e.g.UsingВ TrilliantвЂ™s Consumer Engagement Management System, utility operators have the flexibility to create price signals tailored to their needs. Real-Time Pricing (RTP).В Utilities can change energy prices based on fluctuations in the cost of generation, and also signal consumers (and consumer devices) to integrate demand-side applications to participate in load-shifting decisions.Utilities can communicate pricing changes to consumers at spikes in peak demand, providing immediate financial incentives to shift energy demand.

Utilities can share these rates with consumers, providing financial incentives to shift demand to off-peak hours and reduce overall consumption. off-peak, peak) are established to correspond to specific time intervals.

Time-of-Use (TOU) pricing.В Pricing tiers (i.e.

With the ability to automatically read meters at scheduled intervals, utilities can provide time-and-demand-based pricing, including: opt-out eventsДЄ Smart Grid communications networkВ lets utilities move from a monthly billing cycle to dynamic pricing and Time-of-Use billing models.

Curtailment event override option e.g.

Individual device control and device status monitoring.

Real-time task monitoring capabilities including CPP and DLC event communication status.

Advanced communication addressing capabilities.

Text messaging to display-enabled devices.

Direct load control for PCTs and load controllers.

Dynamic pricing management including Time-Of-Use and Critical Peak Pricing.

Trilliant Smart Consumer solutions provide the following high level capabilities for demand response, energy efficiency, and in-home device management: Solutions such as dynamic pricing management, advanced communication addressing capabilities and real-time task monitoring provide high level capabilities for demand response, energy efficiency, and in-home device management. TrilliantвЂ™s Smart ConsumerВ solutions is a portfolio of flexible, end-to-end solutions including software, devices and networking that support energy efficiency and demand response programs. The Smart GridвЂ™s secure two-way communications connects consumers, devices, and energy service providers, presenting new opportunities for consumer engagement.В Dynamic pricing offers consumers new ways to save energy and reduce their electric bills.В Home area network devices вЂ“ such as in-home displays, programmable communicating thermostats and load control switches вЂ“ make it easier for consumers to participate in energy efficiency and demand response programs.В And entirely new channels for communication, such as in-home displays, offer utilities ways to improve program performance and increase customer satisfaction. Energy efficiency helps utilities engage consumers to successfully address critical challenges such as base load growth, peak load growth and carbon management.

Consumer Engagement Drives Energy EfficiencyД¬onsumer energy efficiency is the driving force behind the idea of вЂњnegawattsвЂќ вЂ“ energy demand that is no longer required.

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