A process for communicating utility-related data over at least one network is described. the
process includes: collecting utility-related data at a hub device during a first predetermined …

(51) Int. Cl. H04L 2/28(2006.01) Primary Examiner—Marsha D Banks Harold HD4L
2/56(2011.01) Assistant Examiner-Matthew Campbell HO4L 29/02(2006.01)(74) Attorney …

Devices and systems control energy usage in accordance With instructions from a head end
system. A device may be instructed to cease energy consumption. Another device may …

(57) ABSTRACT A method and system of virtual energy management display involves
periodically receiving via a mesh local area network electronic data representing energy …

(PEV) includes receiving, by a load management system, PEV information from a PEV
plugged into an electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE); transformer information from a …

(57) ABSTRACT A method and system facilitate communications between an unassociated
device and a server via a mesh network and a wide area network. The method may include …

(57) ABSTRACT A communications module for facilitating secure communi cations on a? rst
network and a second network includes: a single transceiver for receiving and transmitting …

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Device, structure and method for retrofitting a utility meter Such as a gas meter with a retrofit
module or for new instal lations to conventional meters so that it can be read remotely and …