03/04/2014
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"We are not there quite yet. There is much more to accomplish regarding smart grid technology as well as the regulations and policies that govern how energy information is available to consumers."
"Homes and other buildings are prime targets for improving efficiency--they account for 70 percent of our electricity use."
"Energy efficiency improvements can provide a combination of direct consumer benefits that will persist for many years."
"Today's hearing will help us explore what else the federal government can do to promote energy efficiency in buildings."