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It's rare that I can buy a toy that will purportedly also save me money, but the reviews of the Kill-a-Watt at Amazon certainly have me convinced that it is the device for me. Finally: I can discover just how much power Pete's new computer sucks up! Whether its curiously fast swift/suspend/whatever, I don't have Vista mode really saves as much energy as Microsoft claims! If there is an advantage to turning the TiVo on Standby after each use! I can compose spreadsheets of my monthly energy consumption for each power outlet, and determine the precise cost vs. convenience ratio to be considered the next time that I ponder turning on the air conditioning when it gets over 88 degrees!

I know. With fun times like that in store, I should really host more parties.

This sounds awesome! Max and I have been watching "Living with Ed" and I've been trying to find ways to increase our conservations efforts. This might be just the thing.

you should check out noimpactman.typepad.com

he's got some wacky solutions to living carbon-free