The next evolution of smart grid te

The next evolution of smart grid technology will allow customers to make more informed decisions about their energy consumption, adjusting both the timing and quantity of their electricity use. This ability to control usage is called demand-side management (DSM), and it could translate into as much as $59 billion in societal benefit by 2019. It offers the promise of cutting costs for commercial customers, saving money for households, and helping utilities operate more efficiently, in turn reducing emissions of greenhouse gases