energy savings

iGo Green Technology Line Could Cut 85% Standby Power Consumption

Yet another “green startup” which aims to automatically powering down outlets when not in use. iGo‘s three new products, the Power Smart Tower, Power Smart Wall and Laptop Charger, detect when a plugged-in device isn’t being used and then shut off the power being drawn from the wall—which could equal huge energy savings. › Continue reading

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Friday, December 18th, 2009 News 11,393 Comments

Do you need real-time energy data to cut energy bills?

At the Cop15 climate negotiations in Copenhagen on Tuesday, a group of advocacy groups and high-tech companies including Google and Intel urged governments to ensure consumers get real-time information on energy use. Giving consumers regular data on consumption will help them take steps to be more energy-efficient and will be an effective way to cut greenhouse gas emissions, according to the coalition. › Continue reading

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Wednesday, December 16th, 2009 News 10,679 Comments