Archive for February 15th, 2011

“There’s an app for that.” If you own a smart phone or tablet computer, chances are you hear that phrase a lot. Today, there are phone apps that remind us to take our medication, help us become better kissers and annoy and repel teenagers. So it was inevitable that we’d be swamped with a tidal wave of apps that will allow us to become greener, more eco-conscious individuals. Whether these applications are truly helpful or a waste of perfectly good computer code (or money, in the case of paid apps) is a matter of opinion. In either case, here are some favorites: Read the rest of this entry »

Schneider Electronics, a global specialist in energy management, has developed a comprehensive demand management system that promises to provide benefits to both utilities and consumers. The Wiser Energy Management System provides homeowners with visibility into household energy consumption and allows them to take total control of their household energy use. They can actively manage their energy usage and reduce their energy costs, by, for example, reducing or shifting energy use during peak times. Wiser devices are connected through smart meters to the grid, allowing utilities to better stabilize and ensure a reliable network for their homeowners. Read the rest of this entry »