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TCAAP Energy Integration Resiliency Framework <br />Energy Efficiency Strategies <br /> <br /> <br /> 74 <br />4.4.3. Technology Demonstration: Case Studies <br />4.4.3.1. Builders Leading with Home Connectivity | Standard Pacific Homes, KB Homes, TruMark Co. <br />A number of leading home builders in the U.S. are capitalizing on the benefits of developing homes <br />that are connected – to the internet, to smart phones, cars, on-site renewables, thermostats, lighting, <br />and other home electronics and appliances. Basic network capabilities are being installed in homes as a <br />new standard feature and then buyers can specify additional features they want making buyer costs <br />incremental and personalized. Control capability for homeowners may range from remote control of <br />lights and programmable thermostats, to automatic shutoff of leaky faucets and geofencing <br />capabilities as users approach home. Networks and devices need to achieve this have dropped <br />significantly in price and developers are starting to see these home features as low-cost ways to <br />improve market value. Costs to developers start around $200 and top out around $2,000. <br /> <br />Figure 13: Geofencing enabled demand-side management <br />Examples of Potential Demonstration Technologies: <br /> Smart home appliances (e.g. Samsung) <br /> In-home network hubs, software and apps (e.g. SmartThings) <br /> Smart switches, plugs, and plug switching capabilities (e.g. Belkin WEMO)