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Microsoft and Google Pull the Plug

By Collin Cole - July 3, 2011

Last week marked a setback for consumers looking to track and manage their home energy consumption. In 2009, Microsoft and Google launched services aimed at the nascent consumer home energy market. The two tech giants were looking to be the first to establish platforms for the anticipated wave of home energy management products. But in simple statements just days apart, both said that the services would be discontinued due to low adoption rates. How quickly they pulled the plug is disappointing, but speaks volumes about the challenge of innovating in the energy industry.

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Real-time Energy Monitoring

By Collin Cole - November 13, 2010

For the last few months, I’ve been looking for practical ways to become a smarter energy consumer. I’ve looked at lighting options and new products. I’ve looked at ways to measure the energy consumption of individual appliances, in an attempt to learn more about their energy cost. Now I want to understand how it all adds up in my home.

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