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FOUR 2019 ENERGY TRENDS FROM CON EDISON The Year of the ‘Smart’ Revolution The energy industry is evolving rapidly, as consumers seek greater access to renewables, electric vehicles and other products and services that “smart” technology makes possible. In the latest Plugged In podcast, Con Edison’s Matt Ketschke gives an expert’s perspective about four energy trends to watch out for in 2019. “This smart revolution is really being driven by technology,” said Ketschke, senior vice president, Customer Energy Solutions. “In the energy sector it’s technology that allows you to control your temperature and energy use with these ‘smart’ devices that are proliferating throughout our economy. “We are making the supply of electricity cleaner, so we can help customers switch from carbon-based fuels like oil, to renewable electricity,” Ketschke said. This is lowering our society’s overall carbon emissions and helps our customers reduce their energy costs." 1. Smart Technology – Smart meters, smart thermostats, s