Hello 2009!

A new year, a new leaf. After a long Christmas break of over indulgence many people at this time of year start thinking about ways to change and improve their life. While the financial predictions for 2009 might not be too rosy, there are several things we can do to help our tightened purse strings, as well as the environment. Here's one tip to get you started...


Monitoring our electricity consumption is a key starting point to reducing our energy use and saving precious pennies. The Efergy energy meter, from EcoCentric, is a clever little piece of kit: you attatch the sensors your electric cable and can position the monitor wherever you want, or walk around with it. By transmitting real time information the Efergy shows you which appliances are using the most energy, and by storing your usage info over a period of up to two years, you can chart your progress in reducing your electricity consumption. Genius!