From Energy Circle:
The Google PowerMeter API is now open.
We've long awaited the day that Google would open up the API for their lauded PowerMeter energy monitoring widget. It's open. And we're psyched.
The value of tracking your energy usage closely.
Tony Wildish, a computer programmer living in France, was frustrated when he realized that American energy monitors weren't compatible with French systems. He hacked his own system, and shares the results in a thought-provoking guest post at Energy Circle.
Paul Eldrenkamp, Passive House Consultant, discusses the NESEA BuildingEnergy10 Conference.
One Passive House pioneer talks about the significance (and potential for hilarious memories) of the NESEA Building Energy Conferences, in one of a series of NESEA "Thought Leader" interviews.
Alex Wilson, Executive Editor of Environmental Building News, discusses BuildingEnergy10.
Green building expert Alex Wilson shares his favorite green building product and how the famed NESEA Building Energy Conference has grown in one of a series of NESEA "Thought Leader" interviews.
Curated Links from the Web:
Calling all energy geeks: Pike Research conducting a survey on the smart grid.
One of the hottest topics in our energy future is the smart grid's potential to drastically increase efficiency and reduce waste. But how smart is it? And how can it improve? Pike Research wants your opinion. (From Earth2Tech)
Efficiency First responds to the WSJ's coverage of Boulder's energy efficiency program.
The WSJ piece suggested that energy efficiency incentive programs may not work. Efficiency First rebuts—and points out that the proposed Home Star program would address many of the problems that have plagued Boulder. (From Efficiency First)
Suzanne Shelton on the problem with Boulder.
Shelton Group CEO, and sponsor of the well-regarded EcoPulse survey, gives her insightful, research-based take on The Boulder Situation. (from Shelton Group blog)
What's the most environmentally friendly insulation available?
The insulation made with recycled materials and the least embodied energy, or the insulation with the highest R-value? Treehugger's Lloyd Alter recounts lively debates he's had on the subject—and raises questions well worth asking. (From Treehugger)
California city sues couple for removing front lawn grass in an effort to save water.
Sometimes you read something that really makes you wonder. This is one of those things. (From L.A. Times)
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