Google PowerMeter

Interested in viewing how much power you use? The Google PowerMeter app is free, as most Google services are, and if your electrical utility service provider works with Google you can view the power usage of your home or office. Or, buy a device that is made to be compatiable with Google PowerMeter such as the TED 5000. Using Google Power Meter can help you save money by allowing one to figure out where they are using their power. The real benefit to using this service would be to turn off as many power-using devices in your space as possible, then turn them on and off one at a time so you can see which devices are power hogs and which are'nt. You can also maybe see peak times and maybe try various things to reduce your power consumption, such as opening curtains to get sunlight in, insulating doors and windows, using power-saving light bulbs, and so on. The idea is, if you know how much power you're using, the chances are you'll start learning to save.