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Energy Use & Behavioural Change. What do you know?
Posted by: | CommentsThe Changing Behaviour action-research project is hosting four international workshops for practitioners working to achieve behavioural change in energy use. On March 5th Changing Behaviour comes to Manchester, UK for an event hosted by Manchester: Knowledge Capital and the Centre for Sustainable Urban and Regional Futures. Read More→
Nokia set to Launch “Smart Home Solution”
Posted by: | CommentsNokia are aiming for a 2009 deadline to launch their ‘Nokia Home Control Center‘. A method of remotely comunicating with devices in the home, with the additional application of monitoring energy use.
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Monitoring A Micro Climate – Plants
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The Times has reported an application using Twitter (a free “micro-blogging” service which allows users to send each other short updates – called “tweets”).The latest use for Twitter solves an age-old problem: remembering to water your plants www.botanicalls.com/twitter). A plant-Twitter kit consists of a moisture sensor and a small adaptor with an internet connection.
Dehems Blog Goes Live
Posted by: | CommentsBlog with Dehems! Dehems now has a blog site on blogger.com @ http://dehems.blogspot.com/
Dehems on Facebook
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Dehems now has a site on Facebook – logo on to your Facebook account and become a fan!
Manchester “Eco Dad” Try’s Out Energy Meter
Posted by: | CommentsThe local paper in Manchester – Manchester Evening News recently reported in their “Diary of an Eco Dad” column experiences of using a home energy meter. The discover for the reporter was the cost of running his home entertainment system – TV etc. at 4p per hour with the potential to save £350 a year if he could eliminate the waste useage.
Dehems Dashboard Goes Live!
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The DEHEMS Dashboard has now been launched enabling users to view their home energy consumption LIVE! Every six seconds readings are taken via the energy monitor providing a unique insight into how exactly energy is being used.
The aim of DEHEMS is to create the tools for efficient energy usage. Dehems participants will be able to view their own homes data and compare against other DEHEMS users. This should highlight potential energy wasting items ithat could be replaced with more energy efficient ones, saving energy and therefore money in the long run.
Current Cost energy meters on trial
Posted by: | CommentsDehems will be running the first tests of it’s energy monitoring system using energy meters from Current Cost. The Current Cost meter monitors energy use in real-time, and displays the information on a display panel. It can be installed easily and does not require additional wiring. Energy use is measured by placing a simple clip around the insulated power cable as it emerges from the meter box. The clip is connected to a small transmitter that sends a signal to the display box, telling home owners exactly how much electricity is being used at any given time. As well as viewing energy usage as it happens, the meter can connected to a computer to allow historic data to be viewed.
Smart Appliance EU Project
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Smart-A is an EU project with 9 partners from 4 EU countries, including University of Manchester. The aim is to examine if it possible for smart appliances to adapt their operation to variations in energy supply. For example, domestic appliances can offer a range of options for load-shifting, including delaying the start of washing or dishwashing cycles or the use of refrigerators and freezers for temporarily storing energy. For more information visit the Smart-A website.
GreenShift Launch
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GreenShift Launch
The Green Shift Taskforce was launched on 19/09/08 featuring DEHEMS as an exemplar project. The launch attended by Phil Woolas MP Minister of State for Climate Change and Sir Richard Leese, Leader of Manchester City Council and took place in a local resident’s home, showcasing use of a first implementation of energy monitoring equipment. A report was included on the local BBC News programme, North West Tonight and is available on the BBC website.
