ELECTRICAL POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS, SMART ELECTRICITY METERS, AND METHODS OF CONTROLLING LOCAL POWER CONNECTION

摘要

An electrical power distribution system having an electricity meter connected to power lines on one side and a load on the other side, the electricity meter enabling automatic disconnection and/or reconnection as determined by one or more thresholds stored in memory of the electricity meter. Electricity meters having an automatic disconnect feature are disclosed as are methods of connecting the electrical power distribution system. Other aspects are disclosed.