Characterised by the use of renewables and minimizing energy consumption, next-generation infrastructure will, the idea goes, connect homes and commercial buildings and transportation over it networks to enable energy efficiency. 通过使用可再生能源、最大程度降低能耗为特征的下一代基础设施,同时依靠IT网络把住宅、商务楼和运输系统连接起来,实现能效的提高。