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- Notify users on the energy prices of peak time and non-peak time received from the grid
- Notify users of the prices for selling power
- Store the information so user can review the historical data and future scheduled data
Users will be able to view the current and historical pricing information of power, as provided by the grid. As with the energy consumption data, price information will be broken up by time period. Users will also be able to configure notifications about pricing changes. For instance, they may ask to be notified when the price of energy reaches a certain level, or when peak vs. non-peak pricing goes into effect.
In order to interpret this information, users will need to understand energy and the units it is priced in. They will also need some knowledge of the smart grid, in order to understand the way pricing information changes over time, and to understand the concept of peak vs. non-peak usage.
Sell generated power back to utility company
- Present interface for user to sell the extra power back to the grid
- Allow user to view the scheduled selling transaction
- Allow user to cancel a pending transaction or an on-going transaction in case such needs arise
Users will be able to make money by selling extra generated power back to the utility company. To sell power, they will schedule a transaction, specifying the amount of power to be sold and the time at which to sell it. They will be able to view, modify, or cancel pending transactions.
The sale of power requires more in-depth knowledge of the smart grid. Users will need to understand how power is priced, where it goes when sold, and how and when they are paid for the transaction. They will need to have some knowledge of their own usage patterns in order to decide how much power to sell. They will also want to consult the current and historical pricing information in order to decide when it is most profitable to sell their power.