Some good ideas there, Hanrahan. I read about smart networks, as well as smart meters. I assume smart networks are to do with shunting power from supply to demand more precisely - would that be right?
Re the batteries, here's an article about using old electric car batteries in the house.
http://news.drive.com.au/drive/motor-news/run-your-house-on-a-car-battery-20100730-10yfq.html
