By Jon Dekeles

SGN Technical Director

 

For a guy who has been a cheapskate all his life – and proud of it, thank you very much – being able to do my bit to conserve energy AND save money is pretty tempting. But I was really sold on it when I discovered there are some pretty cool home energy management gadgets that make energy efficiency kind of fun – and they cost next to nothing when you factor in the ROI. Can you beat that?

 

Here are a few examples:

 

·         Black & Decker TLD100 Thermal Leak Detector – This snazzy hand-held gizmo helps you zoom in on efficiency problems in your house by finding leaky areas that can lead to higher heating and cooling bills. It comes with a guide to fixing basic energy leaks, plus a two-year warranty. Price: $36.79  Click for details >>

 

·         Belkin Conserve Socket F7C009q Energy-Saving Outlet – If you've ever gotten halfway to work and wondered if you remembered to unplug the coffee pot or space heater (yikes!), this timer gives you peace-of-mind for less than 10 bucks. Plus it helps you control utility bills by automatically shutting off power after the timer expires. Price: $9.99  Click for details >>

 

·         P3 International P4400 Kill A Watt Electricity Usage Monitor – Here's a tool that helps you determine which appliances around the house are energy hogs. Plug an item into it and it will count consumption by kilowatt hour, which you read on a display. It also monitors voltage and line frequency so you can get a sense of the quality of electric power in your house. Price: $19.98.  Click for details >>

 

I may be cheap, but I'm also smart. So take my advice and visit the Smart Grid News store – it's where the modern-day Scrooge prefers to shop.

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