Operating method and apparatus of smart system for power consumption optimization

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a sensor network, Machine Type Communication (MTC), Machine-to-Machine (M2M) communication, and technology for Internet of Things (IoT). The present disclosure may be applied to intelligent services based on the above technologies, such as smart home, smart building, smart city, smart car, connected car, health care, digital education, smart retail, security and safety services. A method for operating a server in a smart system and a server are provided. The method may include: determining an electricity rate system for an electronic device based on at least one of rate information according to power use of the electronic device and power usage information of the electronic device; and transmitting information of the electricity rate system to a user device.

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