Ripple control meters are electrical usage recorders set by remote control electrical impulses to switch the rate at which they charge for energy usage. The term 'load control' is synonymous with ripple control.
Ripple control meters were first used in World War II by many countries. They have since undergone widespread worldwide use, resulting in the monitoring of countless energy savings. The largest ripple control metering system is in Florida where 1,000 megawatts of electricity are regulated and metered.
Ripple control metering is of growing importance as the planet attempts to curtail energy usage to reduce competition for resources, slow or stop global warming and reduce the need for drilling and mining for energy sources. When properly implemented, ripple control metering encourages consumers to save energy by allowing them to save money.