Abstract: Methods and systems which use a load controller with a smart relay module are provided herein. For example, an apparatus for controlling one or more loads in an energy management system comprises a load controller configured to connect to a system controller and a storage system of the energy management system and a smart relay module comprising single phase relays and configured to control at least one of a single phase circuit, a split phase circuit, or a three phase circuit and configured to measure at least one of current. voltage, power, or energy for each relay load.

Abstract: In accordance with various aspects of the present disclosure, an apparatus is disclosed that includes a sensor node configured to operate in a wireless sensor network, wherein the sensor node is configured to receive a data packet that comprises a quality of service field, examine the quality of service field, and invoke one of a plurality of pre-stored algorithms depending on the value of the quality of service field.