remote control device which is attached to special circuit breakers located in the load center and which controls electrical power to dedicated major appliances; namely, air conditioners, heat pumps, refrigerators, ranges and dishwashers for energy management purposes; wireless remote control, a human interface device by which homeowners will operate and manage the system; and a touch screen, a human interface device by which homeowners will operate and manage the system (similar functionality to wireless remote control above); telephone console, a human interface device by which homeowners will operate and manage the system (similar functionality to wireless remote control above); utility gateway device which will permit utility to do remote meter reading, demand side management and monitor electrical consumption of home; energy management controller for homes; exterior applications controller and applications interface module, three separate adaptor devices which allow a conventional electrical appliance to be attached to the system; television; video disc player; video cassette recorder; closed circuit video camera; audio receiver; audio speaker; audio tuner; audio tape player; audio compact disc player; audio equalizer; personal computer; personal computer interface to permit connection of personal computer to control the system; motion and environmental sensors; gas sensors; and electronic controller for remote turn-on and shut-off of appliances; namely, showers, tubs, sprinklers, pools and spas

heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment; namely, furnace, heat pump, air conditioner and damper control system comprising pressure sensors, motors and/or bladders for use in controlling flow of heat and air conditioning throughout the house; hot water heater for domestic use; gas barbecue grill; gas and electric ranges; gas fireplace; microwave oven for cooking; refrigerator; and clothes dryer