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Efficient Outlets

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Posted on Mar 29 2010 by Daniel

TweetI often think about the appliances plugged into my outlets, but I almost never think about the outlets themselves. Luckily, inventor John La Grou does. He and his colleagues searched for a way to prevent electrical fires in homes, and his solution could have major impacts on how we use energy in our homes and businesses. [...]


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  Tags: electricity, gadgets, plug load, TEDTalks Category: Energy, Residential

Consumer Electronics Focus on Energy

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Posted on Jan 11 2010 by Daniel

TweetThe Consumer Electronics Show is a yearly excuse for just about everyone to geek out.  It’s no surprise that the focus on energy efficiency and home management caught my eye. First up,  Home Energy Manager promises to put your bloated house on an energy diet.  By linking to a series of smart monitors in each [...]


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  Tags: appliances, biomimicry, gadgets, HVAC, smart grid Category: Energy, InfoVis, Residential

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