GE Developing Appliances with Smart Meters

General Electric, in conjunction with Louisville Gas and Electric, is doing a trial run of appliances that communicate with the power grid to manage energy consumption based on area energy usage.

These appliances have "Smart Meters" that allow the power grid to turn them on during off-peak hours. The idea is that power companies will offer "Tiered" electric plans that would make energy usage during off-peak hours cheaper than the peak hours.

I might have to become nocturnal in the future in order to battle the rising energy crisis.