energy

New Microsoft Hohm Helps Consumers Save Money and Energy

New online application enables consumers to better understand home energy usage    » read more »

Americans Call for More Solar Energy

Applied Materials Dispels Solar Technology Myths and Sets Path for More Renewable Energy Use    » read more »

Wow! Finally a little wind turbine to put on the roof

Earthtronics, an energy efficiency and technology company, is offering a rooftop wind turbine for sale to homeowners. The turbine, produced by Honeywell, is said to operate across a wider range of wind speed than traditional wind turbines, making it suitable for home rooftop installation.
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SAP Spotlights New Smart Grid Developments for More Energy Efficiency

A very interesting release from SAP regarding smart electric grids and energy efficiency:

 

- Advanced Metering Infrastructure Solution from SAP Reaches General Availability

- Utilities Dashboard Provides Insight to Carbon Emissions    » read more »

Google's PowerMeter Will Help Homeowners Save Energy and Money

Leave it to Google to to help us save energy. How, you ask? Well they are developing a device that will help us all understand many of the following questions:

- How much it costs to leave your TV on all day?

- How much does it cost to lower your air conditioning 1 degree?

- Does your refridgerator or your dishwasher uses more power every month?

- How much more or less energy efficient is your household than similar homes in your neighborhood?    » read more »

Alliance Urges House to Pass Energy Bill with Higher CAFE, Extension of Homeowner Energy-Efficiency Tax Incentives

Washington, D.C., December 5, 2007 – The Alliance to Save Energy today urged the U.S.    » read more »

Some energy-saving lighting tips from the US Dept. of Energy

We're gradually making the transition to CFLs (Compact Fluorescent Lamps) wherever we can in the house. In particular, we have about 12 decorative outdoor lamps that are linked to a photosensor and come on automatically whenever it gets a little dark outside - wintertime in Sweden, that's about 20 hours a day. So it makes perfect sense to use them there.    » read more »

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