Advanced Telemetry, developer of the EcoView smart energy management system for light commercial and residential applications has partnered with General Electric Co. to offer the option to energy-conscious home builders across North America.

GE is working with a select group of home builders and developers to design homes that can achieve at least a 20% reduction in household energy usage, indoor water consumption and overall carbon emissions as compared to average new homes.

“EcoView Residential is an innovative solution addressing the rapidly growing smart grid industry, enabling homeowners to actively participate in taking the pressure off our overloaded grid infrastructure,” said Gus Ezcurra, president of Advanced Telemetry. “This helps improve grid reliability and security, while reducing residential energy bills and environmental impacts.”

In addition to EcoView, homes being built by the GE customers are equipped with an GE Energy Star appliances and Energy Smart compact fluorescent lighting package. When used in combination with the EcoView Residential energy monitoring touch screen, homeowners have the power to measure and control utility use and better understand the true value of their home’s energy-efficient features.