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products. Homeowners will have access to energy efficient appliances available at every price point, as well as Savant's clean energy generation and storage options. The system will be controlled with an easy-to-use app that can monitor home energy usage, lighting, connected appliances and smart devices. "We've partnered with a company that, like us, puts our customers and users at the heart of everything," said Kevin Nolan, president and CEO of GE Appliances. "This best-in-class ecosystem we're building allows people access to the innovation and reliability of two companies with proven track records of performance and being on the leading edge of technological advances." Specific products that will be available as part of the GE Appliances EcoBalance System in partnership with Savant are energy-efficient refrigerators, dishwashers, cooking devices, heat pump washer/dryer combo unit, heat pump HVAC system, and heat pump water heaters combined with Savant load management, inverters, batteries and electric vehicle chargers that will work seamlessly with solar panels and generators. Together with a broad and deep portfolio of Savant lighting and smart home products, any homeowner or builder can create an optimized smart ecosystem bringing energy independence to any home. This solution pairs seamlessly with other ecosystems, including smart grid technology. "We're excited to join forces with one of the most innovative and trusted appliances brands to tackle rising energy costs and a global energy crisis that continues to challenge countries around the world," said Bob Madonna, CEO of Savant. "Savant's intelligent technology gives homeowners the ability to conveniently harness the power of renewable resources and leverage flexible load management to reduce dependence on the grid." The GE Appliances EcoBalance System in partnership with Savant were unveiled at the NAHB International Builders' Show ® (IBS) and the NKBA Kitchen & Bath Industry Show ® (KBIS). Please visit www.geappliancesco.com or www.savant.com to learn more. NEW JURA J8 TWIN MAKES COFFEE DREAMS COME TRUE WITH DUAL GRINDERS, SWEET FOAM FUNCTION AND MORE JURA, the global innovation leader in automatic coffee machines, introduces the JURA J8 twin, packed with technical innovations for an unparalleled coffee experience. With its two high-performance grinders, it can prepare 31 delicious specialties at the touch of the display. It also features JURA's exclusive Sweet Foam function that flavors milk foam with a hint of syrup. Dual Conical Grinders for Coffee Customization — The J8 twin can process two different coffee bean varieties thanks to the double bean hopper and two high-performance P.A.G.3+ conical disc grinders. It can prepare espresso in the morning and decaf at night or customize a personal blend of two different single-origin beans. The machine actively monitors grind consistency, which controls the aroma in the cup. Between preparations, the grinders remain in rest mode, extending their service life while ensuring consistently delectable flavor. Sweet Foam Function — The J8 twin takes indulgence to a whole new level with the Sweet Foam function. Simply fill the included attachment with syrup, secure to the frother, and the system infuses the subtly sweet flavor evenly throughout the milk foam. Customize flavor and intensity, using your favorite syrup – amaretto, hazelnut, butterscotch, vanilla, gingerbread, tangerine, lavender, cherry – the flavor possibilities are endless! Coffee Eye — An exclusive JURA innovation, the Coffee Eye is an intelligent cup sensor to ensure the cups are always placed under the correct spout for the chosen specialty. Easy to Use and Tech-Ready — The Panorama Coffee Panel is the control center for the J8 twin. Operation is intuitive and includes an Easy Mode with slider controls. The machine features integrated Wi-Fi Connect and is compatible with J.O.E. (JURA Operating Experience), an exclusive free mobile app. J.O.E. allows users to personalize their favorite beverages, initiate brewing, view maintenance instructions and videos, and more. The new JURA J8 twin Diamond Black will have an actual retail price of $3,499. It will be available for shipment in August 2024. JURA offers a full range of Accessory and Care Products. The best-selling Cool Control, a countertop milk cooler that connects to a JURA machine, keeps milk at the optimum tempera- ture for preparing coffee specialties. The Cool Control comes in two sizes – 0.6l for $289.99 and 1.0l for $399. Both are available for immediate shipment. JURA offers the largest assortment of automatic coffee machines, with actual retail prices ranging from $999 to $4,999. For more information, call 800-767-3554, email contact@us.jura.com, visit www.jura.com or stop by the JURA booth #N7505 (new location) at The Inspired Home Show in Chicago. MARCH 2024 RETAILOBSERVER.COM 29 RO

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