Smart Grid + Smart Home = Zero Net Energy Home
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You’ve probably heard plenty of buzz about the smart grid. GE has been touting it for a while, and they have an entire fancy site set up about it, but what exactly is a smart grid? It’s basically a network of electric distribution that has a sustainable source of energy, efficient transfer, and efficient appliances that use and measure energy.
Why measure energy? Studies show that when consumers have more detailed information on their energy use, they can find ways to reduce consumption by 5 to 10 percent. When utilities have variable, or time-of-use, pricing, consumers could cut electricity use by 15 percent at on-peak times, typically in the morning and early evening. [CNET]
But the impressive thing about GE’s research is that they have unveiled a plan that would easily cut consumer net energy consumption to zero. That’s right – zero. For the home-owner who pays through the nose for energy bills, any reduction is welcome.
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