| 摘要 |
A method and apparatus are provided in which a new input to a telecommunications node is provided, namely the real-time cost of power. By providing this information, the node may make more informed decisions as to power cost of various options. For example, the node may alter its operating parameters based on the current cost of power to implement various features. The real-time cost of power is provided to the node by the power provider. The real-time cost of the power is provided to the node using any method, such as by packets through a dedicated interface of the node, packets through a UDP port, or as packets over the electricity grid. The telecommunications node is just one example of end user equipment, and the real-time cost of power may be provided to any power-consuming equipment.
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