10 Gadgets to Cut Down Your Energy Bills

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5 min readNov 4, 2016

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Are you trying to save on those energy bills every month, only to wake up with an over-budget bill at the end of each month? Don’t worry. It happens with most of us. While we try to cut down on our energy costs, we forget the most vital aspect of doing so. The vital aspect in this case is the entire batch of gadgets we use in our everyday life. From vacuum cleaners to washing machines to refrigerators, we need to think of ways on cutting down their energy consumption rates without sacrificing on their functionality. Here are 10 gadgets you can start with:

Nanoleaf Energy-Saving LED Light Bulb

The Nanoleaf design has pentagon-shaped “leaves” with apertures to focus the light emitted by LED lights within. The design provides 360-degree illumination and brightens up the whole room using just a fraction of the energy used by a normal incandescent bulb. It also has a temperature sensor that protects the bulb from overheating.

Valta Remote Energy Management Kit

Save energy by identifying energy waste using this Valta Remote Energy Management Kit. Once you connect Valta to a home router, it will help you keep a check on your energy consumption rates and control them from your iPhone or laptop even when you’re not at home. The kit will also provide you with all your connected devices’ energy usage data with the help of which you can easily keep a check on how you’re consuming energy and what can be controlled in a better way.

Ecoisme — Intelligent Energy Monitoring System

Ecoisme is a single device for your home that brings a new level of comfort to your life! Thanks to the technology behind Ecoisme, you can track energy consumption for your devices, get clear recommendations on how to reduce energy usage and receive alerts when devices are left turned on. With Ecoisme you don’t need to worry if you forget to switch off the iron or AC, if your kids left the lights on in the middle of the night, or if the refrigerator door has been left open. Ecoisme will help you to take care of this.

MeWatt — Real-Time Energy Monitoring Solution

MeWatt is a revolutionary ‘appliance to mobile’ device that provides near real-time energy monitoring and analysis of your home appliances’ energy usage. Your MeWatt will continuously collect and analyze the energy usage of your appliance, providing you with actionable recommendations and alerts so you can take control of your home’s energy consumption, reduce your carbon footprint, and save money.

OORT SmartSocket Energy Meter

Turn your home into a smart home instantly with the OORT SmartSocket Energy Meter. This clever outlet plugs right into your existing one and provides a standard outlet for your electronics. It controls your appliances that are plugged in and can also track the amount of energy they use whether they’re turned on or switched off. You can view, track, and control your appliances any time, anywhere with the free accompanying app.

Mercedes-Benz Energy Storage

Storing electricity from renewable energy sources became easier with the Mercedes-Benz energy storage. The idea is to help you enhance your independence in energy supply. Private households can benefit from this new technology and have a more efficient energy consumption rates. It’s not just a smart home solution — it’s a green home solution.

Tesla Powerwall 2

With double the energy of our first generation battery, Powerwall 2 can power a two-bedroom home for a full day. Compact, stackable and with a built-in inverter, installation is simple, either indoor or outdoor. Powerwall 2 is a battery for homes and small businesses that store the sun’s energy and delivers clean, reliable electricity when the sun isn’t shining. Combine Powerwall, solar and an electric vehicle to create a zero emission lifestyle.

Litom LED Wireless Solar Garden Lights

Enjoy your outdoor space any time of day with the Litom LED Wireless Solar Garden Lights. Available as a single unit or in multi-packs, each light has a total of eight LEDs to be as bright as can be. With an IP64 waterproof and heatproof rating, the Litom Solar Lights can function in any weather from sunshine to snow. At the top of each light is a built-in solar panel to absorb light and energy from the sun and then run on this sustainable energy for up to twelve hours.

SunPort — The World’s First Smart Grid Solar Delivery Device

Harness the power of solar energy right into your home with SunPort, the world’s first smart grid solar delivery device. SunPort turns any outlet into a solar powered outlet, demanding and using only solar energy. It works by communicating with those with solar panels to get this energy, bypassing the need for your own solar panels. Although it may cost a little more, SunPort is helping to grow the solar energy market, increasing the need for solar panels, to give the renewable resource of the sun a jump start.

Ambi Climate — The Smart Add-On For Your Air Conditioner

Learns about your habits & home environment. Auto adjusts AC for ideal temperature & energy savings. Remote access via Android/iPhone. Ambi Climate is a small, sleek internet of things device that makes your existing infrared remote-controlled air conditioner smart. It allows you to sync your AC with your smartphone, giving you complete access to monitor and control your air conditioner wherever you are.

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