The effect of smart appliances and smart gateways on network loads

Smart appliances and smart gateways (between private households and energy providers) are a hot topic, due to the promises of more convenience, more energy saving, less cost. This paper focuses on the impact of such devices on the load of networks, i.e. the view of energy providers. This is achieved by implementation of a simulator framework for sets of households (arranged in big buildings or even small villages) which considers social and environmental factors. The framework is presented in detail.