New Energy and Appliance Partnerships for GE

GE Teams with Major Utilities, Builders and Communities to Increase American Home Efficiency by 70%, Save Homeowners $100s/yr. on Energy Bills
A team of technologists from GE's Industrial Solutions, Appliances, Lighting and Research divisions is partnering with major utilities, builders and local communities in the western U.S. to evaluate and develop new strategies that reduce energy usage in new and existing homes by up to 70% or more. With the average U.S. household paying $1,240 per year in electricity costs, this program could save homeowners more than $850 per year on their electricity costs.

Nation's Third Largest Homebuilder Selects GE as Exclusive Appliance Supplier
GE Appliances & Lighting signed a contract to continue its role as the single-source appliance supplier for Lennar Homes, the third largest homebuilder in the country(1). GE was selected for the strength of its brand, homebuyer satisfaction, back room efficiencies, and the scope of its nationwide service and delivery network. In 2009, Lennar Homes built 11,478 homes in 17 states, from California to Massachusetts. GE will provide GE(R), GE Profile(TM), and GE Monogram(R) appliances for all new homes between now and Dec. 31, 2014.