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Better than Smart Meters: TalkingPlug Monitors Power Use and Controls Appliances

For those of us who don't yet have smart meters, smart electrical sockets might be the next best thing. Sure, power-monitoring plugs are nothing new, and devices like the Ted 5000 and AlertMe already let customers attach hardware to ...READ»

Google's PowerMeter Using AlertMe in the U.K. to Let Consumers Monitor Energy Use

Google's PowerMeter energy-saving software, which made a splash when it was announced earlier this year, is finally making its way to consumers. Earlier this month, Google designated The Ted 5000, a $200 energy-monitoring ...READ»

Google Announces First PowerMeter Device Partner

Google's PowerMeter, a piece of software that uses information from smart meters to help save energy, has been in testing for a number of months. But when it is released later this year, less than 10% of all homes will be hooked up ...READ»