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Here's a handy little fella - the PB-PSR Power Sensor Relay from Polar Bear Solutions (the people that brought us the in-wall dock for the Pronto TSU9600).  The 110v / 230v module has a multitude of applications with many installers using it for resetting Sky boxes, as well as managing power saving by controlling the equipment in your AV rack for example...

AlertMe started life as a security company, offering their on-line wireless alarm system.  Now it's clear from the very front page of their website that they are focussing their future on Energy monitoring.  They've employed their Zigbee technology, already refined in their security product, to create their latest offering - AlertMe Energy - a £49 hardware package along with a subscription to a monitoring service.  So, does it live up to the promise and can you really save money using the system....?

The Tenherte PICOWatt allows any appliance plugged into it to be controlled from a computer or smartphone.  It also measures the power used by the appliance, can schedule its control and cleverly can actually decide itself when best to turn it on and off.

As your electricity supplier enables Smart Grid technologies you will, for example, be able to have 2-way devices like the PICOWatt 'talk' to the grid and decide the cheapest time to turn on your washing machine. 

The PICOwatt launches on Earth Day (22nd April) at around $80.Watch the video after the jump...

New UK start-up PassivSystems have launched their energy monitoring and control system at CES. The set-up comprises of wireless sensors, electricity power monitors and heating controllers - all brought together on an easy to manage on-line interface.  Watch the video after the jump...

The extraordinary long life and lower power qualities of the new generation of LED bulbs make them a hot topic.  However many designs refuse to work with the regular mains dimmers many of us already have in our homes.  Now a new range is launching soon from CasaTech and we have a free delivery offer for Automated Home readers...