Smart meters could inspire better energy habits, or make you hate your roommate

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By Liz CoreJan 5, 2015, 5:05 pm61 pts
Living in a house that’s smarter than you is likely to cause emotional distress. Ray Bradbury knew it, and so did Disney Channel circa 1999 — and now, researchers from the University of Nottingham, in England, have the data to prove it. Used unwisely, the researchers found, smart meters and energy monitors…

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