The home technologies that made it big … and not so big in 2012, and what you should expect to see in 2013.
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GE, Sears Promote iPhone-Connected Smart Appliance
GE’s Efficient Hybrid Water Heater can be connected to an energy manager and controlled by iPhone app.
Why control a hot water heater with an iPhone app? And what’s a hybrid hot water heater, anyway?
Get the GuideSolar-Powered Smart House Tests Energy Storage
Los Alamos, N.M. project demonstrates solar storage and smart grid systems.
Being explored: Smart solar power and storage for smarter homes.
Get the GuideThe Good Thing About Climate Change
No preaching. Just an optimistic (and hopefully efficient) look forward.
In the near future, homes could have their own energy producing/storage/charging systems matched with smart appliances that operate when it’s most economical.
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Control4’s app works in conjunction with the company’s new Smart Appliance Module.
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More pricing options and automation are on the way, experts say.
Is the Smart Grid 2.0 a reality?
Get the GuideLG Smart Fridge Knows Your Grocery List
Connected refrigerator can also track freshness, send alerts and recommend recipes.
LG shows smart appliances that connect with each other to communicate.
Get the GuideAre Smart Meters a Bad Idea?
Energy-saving smart grid services over the Internet may be a better option.
Do we really want to wait for smart meters and the so-called smart grid to save energy in our homes?
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Best Buy and EVs: Two Great Things for Home Energy Management?
Best Buy and electric vehicles could give us energy management sooner than we think.
Get the GuideNew Energy Efficiency Legislation on Pace
Energy Savings and PACE legislation could save homeowners and businesses.
Two bills in the U.S. Congress could help homes and buildings save energy—while boosting the energy efficiency market—if they can make it through the usual gridlock.
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