There is a lot of exciting news about smart grid deployments around the world, as smart grids promise to make electricity delivery more efficient, reliable, environmentally friendly, and cost-effective. Governments in many countries around the world are investing in smart grid deployments. For example, the US government has identified $4.5 billion in investments, while the Chinese government is also in the process of implementing a $4 trillion ($596 billion) smart grid investment. Because the power grids and power consumption vary around the world, the smart grid communication technologies used vary. In the United States, for example, wireless communication technology is dominant, and utilities are working to standardize various communication solutions between electricity meters, water meters, gas meters, and various household devices such as thermostats, home appliances, and air conditioning systems. The common requirement for these communication points is low-power, robust communication. This allows both utilities and users to monitor and adjust power consumption behavior. For example, during peak hours, non-essential activities such as swimming pool pumps or laundry can be suspended to reduce the burden on the grid. Autonomous programs allow utilities to adjust thermostat settings, thereby achieving energy savings without noticeable impacts on consumers. The key to realizing these applications lies in establishing communication links between the power department, the electricity meter and various devices in residents\' homes.
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