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Don Ames's Blog Posts Tagged 'power' (6)
Will the Green Button Report Real Time Power Usage?
When I think about real time power usage data, I am thinking about data that is being made available that very second. Data that is being reported in real time is like watching a football game live. You know that the running back just added 10 yards on to his total because you just saw the run on the T.V. That's real time.
It is being reported that the Green Button program being offered by many power companies allows customers with a Smart Meter to see their power usage in real time,…
ContinueAdded by Don Ames on August 9, 2012 at 8:00pm — 6 Comments
Pushing This Green Button Will Lower Your Power Bill
Let's take a closer look at the Green Button and see if it is more than just an adult toy. According to Obama and other government supporters, the Green button is going viral. Ya, right, I don't believe it.
There has been several efforts in previous years to get power companies to "sign on" to programs that allow electric and gas customers to see how much energy they are using right there and then. The theory is that households that have energy usage data readily available will use…
ContinueAdded by Don Ames on August 2, 2012 at 8:06pm — 12 Comments
The Five Disadvantages of Solar Power Again
Does Solar Power Have Disadvantages? How Can Anyone Say This About Renewable Energy?
Posted by Tom Delconte on www.homeenergypros.lbl.gov
Comments by Don Ames, www.detectenergy.com
Tom posted the 5 "disadvantages" listed below. I did not agree with the list so I thought I would post them as Tom did and then add my comments below each one. Be sure and join the discussion by posting…
ContinueAdded by Don Ames on March 20, 2012 at 10:30pm — No Comments
EcoDog: Part Three: The Bottom Line on FIDO Energy Monitor
FIDO Says, "I will show you where to save energy."
by Don Ames, www.detectenergy.com
I have been spreading the news about a home energy monitoring system called FIDO by EcoDog Energy Monitoring. This is part three of a three article series. You may be interested in backtracking a little and checking out part one, 13 strong points to …
ContinueAdded by Don Ames on February 10, 2012 at 11:28am — No Comments
Solar Power Panel and the Pergola
Getting the Most out of Your Pergola, Think Solar Power Panel
by Don Ames, www.detectenergy.com
Sitting in a meeting the other day, I was listening to a discussion on where to put half-a-million dollars worth of solar power panels. The discussion considered placing panels on roofs, on picnic shelters, and carports - it's not easy trying to find a place for a bunch of solar panels. After all, there are things to keep…
ContinueAdded by Don Ames on November 27, 2011 at 10:20am — 2 Comments
Take Your Average Utility Bill and Learn Where to Save Energy
by Don Ames, www.detectenergy.com
- Dollars and Cents
At the beginning of a home energy audit, I make it a habit to ask the homeowner if I can see their…
ContinueAdded by Don Ames on October 30, 2011 at 9:30pm — 4 Comments
Latest Blog Posts
- Will the Green Button Report Real Time Power Usage?
- Pushing This Green Button Will Lower Your Power Bill
- The Five Disadvantages of Solar Power Again
- EcoDog: Part Three: The Bottom Line on FIDO Energy Monitor
- Solar Power Panel and the Pergola
- Take Your Average Utility Bill and Learn Where to Save Energy
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- The Five Disadvantages of Solar Power Again
- Solar Power Panel and the Pergola
- Pushing This Green Button Will Lower Your Power Bill
- Will the Green Button Report Real Time Power Usage?
- EcoDog: Part Three: The Bottom Line on FIDO Energy Monitor
- Take Your Average Utility Bill and Learn Where to Save Energy
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