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Title: Smart meters to help keep control on electricity bill
Source:The Economic Times
Date:1 October 2013

The Indian government has launched 'smart meters' that besides accurate energy measurement will give consumers itemised electricity bills, details of realtime power prices, recorded consumption pattern and control over electrical appliances at home even from a distance.The device will also inform consumers about electricity rates at different times of the day as the government prepares to separate retail tariff for peak and non-peak hours. This means consumers can reduce their bills if they consume more electricity during non-peak hours when tariffs will be less.





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