Energy Monitoring

Apple Looks To Jump Into The Energy Monitoring Market Along With Competitors

By The Author ⋅ January 15, 2010 ⋅

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A rare latecomer to trends, Apple is now laying the groundwork for a home/office energy monitoring solution of its own.

Google May Begin Buying And Selling Electricity In The U.S.

By The Author ⋅ January 11, 2010 ⋅ Comments

In what is a surprise move to some, and logical progression to others, Google is seeking government authority to buy and sell electricity in the United States.

‘Smart Meters’ Are The Key To A ‘Smarter Grid’ But Are Stupefying Some Customers

By The Author ⋅ December 21, 2009 ⋅ Comments

Smart meters are going to be necessary in order to support the future makeup of a global energy network that is more efficient, responsible and dynamic. So why are the first few large scale deployments seemingly acting so stupid?

EnOcean Wireless/Batteryless Technology Utilizes Free Ambient Energy To Operate

By The Author ⋅ December 3, 2009 ⋅ Comments

EnOcean’s wireless/batteryless radio modules could solve many of the practical, economical and environmental problems associated with wireless technologies.

Control Your House With Your iPhone! Ok, Just The Thermostat

By The Author ⋅ November 18, 2009 ⋅ Comments

A new iPhone/iPod Touch app allows homeowners to control their thermostats from anywhere in the world (with an internet connection).

Garmin ecoRoute Can Make Any Car Like A Prius…Sort Of

By The Author ⋅ November 10, 2009 ⋅ Comments

GPS-maker Garmin is now offering an add on feature to its popular Nuvi GPS systems that will give drivers of any vehicle real time engine performance, fuel efficiency, and other eco-related feedback.

IBM Smart Grid Test Run Reduced Power Use By 15 Percent

By The Author ⋅ September 22, 2009 ⋅ Comments

IBM yesterday revealed the results of its 6-month smart grid pilot project in Fayetville, NC that incorporates electricity monitoring devices, along with modernized instrumentation technology, to increase energy and grid efficiency; and the results are pretty good.

PecoBOO Offers PC Energy Misers A More Effective Tool

By The Author ⋅ July 10, 2009 ⋅ Comments

UK software developer VeryPC has just released a new computer program called PecoBOO that is designed to sense a user’s activity level at a computer and adjust its energy usage accordingly. (BTW. Not me in the picture)