The result is a comprehensive product offering designed to give customers more control over their energy use and payment options. In addition, reliable two-way communication to the customer's meter opens new channels for access to information and services. CIC Global plans to commence the first commercial demonstration of the new system in the Philadelphia area later this year.
Customers use the information to make informed decisions on their energy consumption.
One common result is immediate savings on energy costs. Exelon's two-way communication capabilities open up numerous possibilities for energy service providers to offer customized services and choices to their customers.