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Are we pushing smart appliances too soon? Click here to join this discussion now >>
LG Electronics took the wraps off its full range of smart appliances at this week's Consumer Electronics Show, highlighting its LG THINQ™ Technology. At first glance it's great to see more grid-aware appliances hitting the market, but we see at least a couple of dangers. First is the proliferation of incompatible devices from different manufacturers that don't meet what eventually will be the standards in this space. And second is the smart appliance overhyping that's occurring before the vast majority of consumers can benefit. Sure, I can go out and buy a smart dishwasher. But until my utility offers time-of-use pricing, delaying my dishwashing until the wee hours for cheaper pricing isn't an option.
Are we pushing smart appliances too soon? Do we run the risk of alienating consumers? That’s the Tuesday Topic on Smart Grid News Talk – the brand new discussion website hosted by Smart Grid News. Every Tuesday we’ll pose a topic and invite you to jump in with your thoughts and insights. So go to the News Talk site and click register to join this new smart grid community. It’s fast, it’s easy and it’s free. PS: We have several forums set up in addition to the Tuesday Topic. Be sure to check them all out when you have a minute.
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