Google PowerMeter Will Provide Real-Time Home Energy Information on Your Computer

February 10th, 2009 by Ariel Schwartz

Google is persisting in its quest to change the way we live with the announcement earlier today of Google PowerMeter, a program that displays real-time information about home energy consumption on your computer. The program is in closed beta right now, but Google hopes that it will eventually be distributed to anyone who has a smart meter.

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