Google PowerMeter
Did you know...there is a way to measure how much energy you use in your home?
Ever wondered how much energy your refrigerator used, or how much energy you light bulbs use when you leave then on all day while you are at work? A device called a "smart meter" is measuring just that. A "smart meter" is a device that measures the amount of energy your house is using and shows you the information in real time. While there are about 40 million smart meters operating around the world, many of the meters do not show the information they collect to the consumer. Google is working to develop what they call Google PowerMeter, which will be a smart meter that will allow users to see their energy consumption in or near real-time. This will allow consumers to see the energy they consume, and will likely help people manage their daily energy intake and cut down on their energy consumption and bills.
Check this site out to learn more about the Google PowerMeter.
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Comments
Posted 15 weeks ago
acoma wrote
Flag as inappropriateCan't wait til these are in every home! I bet if I knew how much energy everything in my apartment used, I could then figure out some creative to cut down on my energy use and electricity bills. Anyone have any good suggestions on how to save energy?
Posted 15 weeks ago
Lanaflava wrote
Flag as inappropriateHere's some tips from me:
Run the dishwasher (if you're lucky enough to have a dishwasher) only when it's full.
Put fans/air conditioners on lower, energy saving settings at night when you go to sleep
Turn off lights when you're not in the room (even when you're going back in a little while)
Turn off the faucet when you're washing your face, brushing your teeth and washing dishes. Just have water running when you are actually rinsing.