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February 2016

Feb 2016 Smart Grid

What Smart Meters Can Do for Your Clients

Even though most of them won’t be interested in a lengthy, technical explanation of the smart grid, energy policy or the minutiae of how electricity is generated, you can spin the information into something relevant by answering the question, “What can smart meters do for me?”

Feb 2016 Smart Grid

Buyer Preferences and Utility Costs

A survey conducted by NAHB and Better Homes and Gardens examined home buyer demand and preferences, particularly among the boomer generation.

 The “2016 Housing Preferences of the Boomer Generation: How They Compare to Other Home Buyers,” uncovered consumers’ views about the environmental impact of their home and the value they place in saving on utility costs.