General Electric unveiled a project at its research labs that will let homeowners cut annual energy consumption to zero by 2015.
These "net-zero energy homes" will combine on-site power generation through solar panels or wind turbines with energy-efficient appliances
and on-site storage. Consumers will get detailed energy data and
potentially control appliances with Home Energy Manager, a device that
is expected to cost between $200 and $250, according to GE executives
at a smart grid media ...
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