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The Smart, Angry Home
Buildings are energy hogs. They require heating and cooling; they churn out hot water; they are thick with light bulbs, microwaves, and refrigerators. In 2013, residential and commercial buildings accounted for forty per cent of all the energy consumed in the United States. Smart meters and monitors offer one promising strategy for reducing consumption. Tell people how much power the air-conditioner actually uses, and how much money it’s costing them...
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