The excerpt discusses how smart lighting systems with motion sensors could save significant amounts of electricity by turning lights on only when motion is detected. However, the energy savings may not be realized if the smart lighting systems have short lifespans and become disposable rather than long-lasting.

1. Gillian Pitzer FA102B Professor Klinkowstein
Research from the Web and Quora
http://www.iftf.org/future-now/article-detail/crashing-my-own-hotel-room/
Article Selection
Crashing My Own Hotel Room

2. Gillian Pitzer FA102B Professor Klinkowstein
Research from the Web and Quora
Excerpt
“While in theory, smart lighting with
motion sensors could save us
countless megawatts of electricity, the
gains are illusory if these smart
systems are effectively disposable.”