What is an energy management gateway?

Energy management gateways can receive energy-related information, such as near real-time kilowatt hours (kWh) and kilowatt demand (kW), energy pricing and cost information, text messages from the smart meter, as well as notifications to automatically reduce energy usage in your home or business (only when enrolled in an SCE program). Some gateways act as a bridge between the SCE smart meter and other connected devices in your home or business, while others may display information on the manufacturer’s website for viewing. Device capabilities vary depending on the manufacturer and model.