Tag Archives: energy

Ecobee Smart Thermostat

Posted 16 October 2008 | By Derrick | Categories: gadgets, green, home, technology | No Comments

picture 2 300x226 Ecobee Smart Thermostat The ecobee Smart Thermostat, designed to help you conserve energy, save money and reduce your environmental impact. Created with the help of homeowners, just like you, who told us what they wanted in a programmable thermostat. A clear and easy to read full color touch screen. Simple programming that provides ease and flexibility. Automatically takes into account the specifics of your home and recommends the best energy saving settings. Anywhere, anytime access to your thermsotat. Smart features such as Quick Save and Weather Forecasts. Simplicity, savings and conservation, now that’s smart. The ecobee Smart Thermostat, green made easy.

Energy Saver Tools

Posted 03 October 2008 | By Jason | Categories: gadgets, green, home, money, technology | No Comments

bndtools thumb 300x210 Energy Saver ToolsThree new Energy Saver Series tools from Black & Decker can soon be added to our artillery for fighting excess energy usage. Specially designed for easy integration into daily life, the three tools help to cut costs through easy monitoring of power use on home appliances to lower monthly bills, automatic lighting so the lights are only on when you want them to be, and (perfect for this time of year) detecting drafts so you can catch insulation problems before they catch hold of your wallet.

Wattson Monitor Your Home’s Energy Usage

Posted 22 September 2008 | By Mike | Categories: design, gadgets, home, life, technology | No Comments

wattson 300x176 Wattson Monitor Your Homes Energy UsageWattson the award-winning way to help you save money and do some good for the environment. With my friend holmes, I help you cut energy use and reduce your electricity bill by up to 20%. Find out how easy I am to buy, set up up and use. You’ll also see what they’re saying about me in the news. Eventually, you can be part of a community of wattson owners who share and compare the data I collect about your electricity use. You’ll soon be swapping ideas on how to save even more energy – and money.

Solar-Powered LED Lamp Tracks Your Home’s Energy Use

Posted 12 September 2008 | By Derrick | Categories: green, home, technology | No Comments

spark1 small 300x268 Solar Powered LED Lamp Tracks Your Homes Energy UseThe Spark Lamp was designed in response to the Swedish government’s plan to install smart meters in new homes to track energy consumption. Designer Beverly Ng created the solar-powered LED Spark Lamp as a decorative way to reduce energy consumption – but, perhaps more importantly, to let homeowners know of their daily energy use.

Energy Vampire

Posted 23 August 2008 | By Derrick | Categories: home, money, technology | No Comments

vampire 240x300 Energy VampireIf you’ve been paying attention, you’ve heard the rumblings about saving energy by turning off electric appliances when you’re not using them. That means REALLY turning them off, not just hitting the “Off” button. Ever wonder how much you’d save? (thanks to GOOD magazine and MAKE)