Integration of CEBus with utility load management and automatic meter reading

It is pointed out that the writing of the CEBus standard will provide utilities with new concepts in load management and automatic meter reading (AMR). It will be possible for homeowners to have an important role in the load management responsibilities. As homeowners begin to purchase appliances outfitted with the CEBus option, such as water heaters and air conditioners, utilities will be able to communicate with the appliance by power line carrier through a CEBus meter. As a value-added benefit to the utility for installing an intelligent meter, the utility will be able to obtain a monthly meter reading