GPU Energy Announces Series of Technologies Focused on Customer Choice, Control and Pricing Options; GPU Seeks Proven Tech Companies to Grow Energy Services Business.MORRISTOWN, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 15, 1996--GPU Energy customers will soon have more choice and control over lower cost energy in their homes with a new service initiative called ACCESS(SM), a broad umbrella of services and technologies to be tested by GPU GPU: see secret police. (Graphics Processing Unit) A specialized logic chip devoted to rendering 2D or 3D images. Display adapters contain one or more GPUs for fast graphics rendering. . The first ACCESS(SM) test will focus on home energy management, offering pricing options and potential savings tailored to individuals' lifestyles. With ACCESS(SM) energy management, customers can choose to use appliances when energy costs are lower. GPU will begin to test market the ACCESS(SM) energy management service in New Jersey with select employees in August and 240 customers by November. It will offer customers a way to balance energy costs with home comfort; automatic appliance A stand-alone hardware device or software environment dedicated to a specific task. See hardware appliance and software appliance. operation; billing and usage information and 24-hour customer service with the touch of a button; and an easy to operate, proven technology. According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Douglas Howe, vice president, Sales and Marketing, the ACCESS(SM) trial program is a market test representing the first of many innovative technologies and services for customers. The ACCESS(SM) energy management component introduces variable pricing Most firms use a fixed price policy. That is, they examine the situation, determine an appropriate price, and leave the price fixed at that amount until the situation changes, at which point they go through the process again. , which enables customers to take advantage of lower energy rates that differ throughout the day. "Convenience, comfort and choice are what customers want today," said Howe. "We listened carefully to customer focus groups where customers said they want more control over their environments and their rates. The energy management feature of ACCESS(SM) gives customers the ability to choose comfort levels for heating and cooling and control appliances, matching usage with energy rates at certain times of the day to optimize optimize - optimisation savings." Howe intends to accelerate customer offerings by seeking partnerships, business alliances and possible equity interests in firms that can provide value to customers. "We have vast knowledge of our diversified diversified (di·verˑ·s customer base that forms a solid foundation for partnerships with companies that have proven technologies. These firms must have the capability to work with GPU to customize these technologies to meet customer needs and develop entirely new products and services," said Howe. "This initial market test will enable GPU to offer different pricing packages to customers and find out their preferences. We will continue to seek unique ways for customers to customize their energy usage, as their worlds become more automated au·to·mate v. au·to·mat·ed, au·to·mat·ing, au·to·mates v.tr. 1. To convert to automatic operation: automate a factory. 2. with electronic entertainment systems and home offices." Future ACCESS(SM) services may include automatic power outage Noun 1. power outage - equipment failure resulting when the supply of power fails; "the ice storm caused a power outage" power failure equipment failure, breakdown - a cessation of normal operation; "there was a power breakdown" notification, home security, off-site operation and maintenance monitoring of appliances and other innovative home technologies. For businesses, GPU is investigating water and gas company co-metering to enhance customer billing. As ACCESS(SM) services grow, Howe said GPU intends to monitor how customers interact with technology and their preference for energy-related services. The energy management component of ACCESS(SM) includes a home thermostat thermostat, automatic device that regulates temperature in an enclosed area by controlling heating or refrigerating systems. It is commonly connected to one of these systems, turning it on or off in order to maintain a predetermined temperature. with an easy to use programmable unit to control room temperature, lights, water heaters and other appliances. The ACCESS(SM) service consists of non-intrusive, easy to install units that use existing household wiring. Existing technology that turns lights on and off, usually achieved with simple plug-in boxes, may also be centrally controlled through this system. The ACCESS(SM) energy management service test selection process is underway and several GPU employee volunteers have been identified. Requirements include ownership of a single family home, and use of central air conditioning air conditioning, mechanical process for controlling the humidity, temperature, cleanliness, and circulation of air in buildings and rooms. Indoor air is conditioned and regulated to maintain the temperature-humidity ratio that is most comfortable and healthful. or at least two room air conditioning units. GPU Energy is the new name for the services and delivery business comprised of Jersey Central Power & Light Company (JCP&L), and Metropolitan Edison/Pennsylvania Electric Company (Met-Ed/Penelec). For more information, contract Phil Germinario at 201/455-8416. CONTACT: Phil Germinario, 201/455-8416 or Editorial contact: Maureen Murray Murray, river, Australia Murray, principal river of Australia, 1,609 mi (2,589 km) long, rising in the Australian Alps, SE New South Wales, and flowing westward to form the New South Wales–Victoria boundary. , 201/386-1776, ext. 224 |
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