Transformer protection using distributed energy resources

A system, comprising:

• a processor;
• one or more memory devices in communication with the processor;
• and
• statements, defined in the one or more memory devices, which when executed by the processor perform actions comprising:
• receiving data generated by operation of a plurality of smart metering devices;
• aggregating the data from the plurality of smart metering devices associated with a transformer;
• identifying at least one overloading event of the transformer based on the data;
• and
• directing operation of a device at a service site receiving at least some power from the transformer, wherein the directed operation is based at least in part on the at least one overloading event, and wherein the directed operation of the device lessens loading of the transformer.

One or more non-transitory computer-readable media storing computer-executable instructions that, when executed by one or more processors, configure a computing device to perform actions to protect a transformer from an overload event, the actions comprising:

• receiving data generated by operation of a plurality of smart metering devices;
• aggregating the data from the plurality of smart metering devices associated with the transformer;
• identifying at least one overloading event of the transformer based on the data;
• and
• directing operation of a device at a service site receiving at least some power from the transformer, wherein the directed operation is based at least in part on the at least one overloading event, and wherein the directed operation of the device lessens loading of the transformer.