Named the "Google PowerMeter," the software is intended to measure the precise amount of energy a house consumes and provide an accounting that lists by household location and device that consumes the electricity.
"An easy next step would be for government regulators to demand more household energy efficiency or a reduction in carbon emissions," Corsi wrote. "'Energy offenders' could be charged substantial fines, with the possibility that the truly recalcitrant could be deemed 'energy criminals' subject to severe consequences."
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