Microsoft Hohm

Written by Shawn on June 24th, 2009

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Microsoft is trying to make it easier for you to see your energy use at home.  Microsoft’s Hohm with participating energy providers will let you track your energy usage online.  The goal of the free online beta application is to help you save energy and money.

According to Microsoft “Hohm uses advanced analytics licensed from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and the Department of Energy to give you personalized energy saving recommendations. These recommendations are tailored based on your specific household circumstances including home attributes and use of appliances and systems. You will also be able to compare your energy usage that of with others in your area. In this beta version, the Microsoft Hohm team will learn from its users and communities and will make improvements to the site and analytics.”

Current partners include Sacramento Municipal Utility District, Pugent Sound Energy, Seattle City Light and Xcel energy.  Hopefully more energy providers will participate in the future.

[Microsoft Hohm]

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