Affordable PowerCost Monitor available with cloud-based PlotWatt software to report whole-house and appliance-level energy usage.

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Two bills in the U.S. Congress could help homes and buildings save energy—while boosting the energy efficiency market—if they can make it through the usual gridlock.

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Is a solar electric system the right investment for your house? Here’s what to think about, with a dozen planning tips.

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Big green tech items like EV chargers, solar and wind are now available at Lowe’s and The Home Depot big box stores.

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So why are manufacturers are not touting low-power features?

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Energy Star is starting a new program to help consumers identify the top products in efficiency among TVs, clothes washers, air conditioners and more.

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Powerhouse Dynamics, the company behind the circuit-level eMonitor residential energy monitoring system, has announced a commercial version of its product, called the c-Series, for commercial and light commercial use.

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Software company Eragy announced today it is offering a free version of its cloud-based energy monitoring and management application for homeowners and do-it-yourselfers. MyEragy is available immediately, as is fee-based professional version for utilities, service providers and HVAC, energy-efficiency and solar dealers.

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Blueprints for U.S. energy and smart grid development look to energy efficiency solutions such as home energy management systems and ensuring consumer rights.

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The Electric Consumer Right to Know Act (also known as e-KNOW) is being hailed by some as a building block to achieving a more efficient smart grid.  The bill would give consumers greater access to their electric usage information in real time and improve their ability to manage their energy use.

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Are you one of the few people thinking of buying a new home? As in brand, spankin’ new? You may want to. Several major homebuilders are embracing energy efficiency and green building practices. Meritage Homes, for one, is offering affordable solar-powered homes and net-zero homes that produce all their own energy.

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Smart grid control, kinetic charging, and even a sustainable subwoofer vie for prizes in the Greener Gadgets competition.

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