How Smart Energy Tech Is Revolutionizing Home Electrification

How Smart Energy Tech Is Revolutionizing Home Electrification

Ryan Redding • Jun 24, 2025

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How Smart Energy Tech Is Revolutionizing Home Electrification With Brian LaMorte

Brian LaMorte is the Founder and Co-owner of LaMorte Electric Heating and Cooling, an environmentally conscious electrical and HVAC contracting company. As a licensed electrician and HVAC technician, he began his career as an Electrician at Cornell University. Brian is also active in climate advocacy, coaching other contractors on transitioning to clean energy technologies and supporting community-wide electrification efforts.

In this episode, Ryan and Brian discuss how to mitigate peak electric demand.

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