Today's utilities are faced with rapidly increasing energy demand that cannot be addressed simply through old conservation approaches or by building new power plants. Energy companies are also dealing with rising commodity costs, rate reduction pressures and increasing media scrutiny.

At the same time, a major change in consumer mindset has occurred, not only in terms of environmental conscientiousness, but in household budget as well. Homeowners today are looking for new ways to reduce their environmental impact and monthly expenses.

Together, these issues are creating an overwhelming need to find new approaches that bring value to homeowners, while meeting a utility company's customer loyalty, revenue and demand-side management goals.

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