Energy Dectective

Very cool...The Energy Detective or TED as it's affectionately know can help you cut power by actually showing you what you are using. It's a relatively simple hook up and gives real time information on energy usage in your home.

So plug it in and turn on a light to see how much that light is costing you. In the overview video a couple saved 9 KWs of power each month (~about $30) based on the feedback they received from TED. They changed some habits, some light bulbs and voila..reduced carbon footprint.

What's doubly cool is that TED now works with Google's PowerMeter so you can you can get statistics on usage and view real time energy use via the web...even on your mobile device!
I can see it now..on vacation with my daughter staying at home. I get an alert on my phone Saturday evening that my energy usage is spiking...hmmm...can you say unauthorized party?

Since the announcement of TED working with Google's PowerMeter they can't keep the device in stock...chalk one up for Mother Earth!

Check out TED here:
http://www.theenergydetective.com/index.html