Energy Efficiency Starts with Measurement - Microsoft Hohm

"If you can't measure it, you can't improve it." Lord Kelvin

When it comes to energy efficiency, this is probably the most important step of all.
Energy efficiency is all about improvement of the way we use energy, and the first step we should always take is to understand how we use the energy.

Sounds difficult to understand? It is not.

What do you do when you want to slim down? The first thing is, find out what is your weight now, then, you use that as an indicator of your results.

Understand now?

Microsoft had recently launched their "Microsoft-Hohm" program. After Google launched their "power meter" some times ago.
Check out here : http://www.microsoft-hohm.com

What is this all about?

It is a program that helps home owner do a preliminary check on their house energy efficiency.

All you need to do is to set up your home profile, like the one below.



And, after completing all those, the program will shows you some recommendation action that you can take to improve your house's energy efficiency.

If your utility provider is part of their partner list, you can even download your usage history to do some analysis.



Now, go register and start to save energy!

Have a Green Day ahead.

Mark
Way2Green.com
P/S : Share with us if you have a success story.