METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PROVIDING UTILITY USAGE AND PRICING INFORMATION TO A CUSTOMER

摘要

Methods and systems are provided for providing electricity usage information to a customer using a market-based pricing plan. According to various embodiments of the invention, this usage information includes real-time information on the current level of electricity being consumed as well as the current rate and/or cost level of that usage. By providing this and other information to a customer through a single, convenient device that is easy to read, customers of electricity are more likely to change consumption habits based on pricing information.