Smart Power Meters

http://www.wqow.com/Global/story.asp?S=9875242

The above link discusses a new trend in electricity that may be heading our way. "Smart Meters" are being installed in homes. These smart meters allows the homeowner to view their current power usage in real-time over the internet and calculates how much they are currently having to pay on their power bill. This allows for the homeowner to become more self-aware of the energy he/she is using. The result is a dramatic decrease in energy use and an increase in energy efficiency.