The AlertMe Blog
Backstage at the IFA, the world’s largest consumer show
Samsung’s answer to the iPad is old news, this week it’s all about energy monitoring at the IFA. Sony have set up an ‘Eco Wall’ at the event and will be demonstrating AlertMe Energy on their latest internet-enabled TVs, illustrating how you can view and monitor your home’s energy consumption with one simple click of your remote control. It’s the very first time we’ve had a public dem..
Could an app save the planet?
Being green can sometimes feel like a bit of an uphill struggle. Trying to reduce your carbon footprint and leaving the world a better place sounds great in principle, but remembering to take your reusable shopping bags to the supermarket doesn’t come top of the list when juggling three kids and a full-time job, does it? What you need is a little friend who will gently remind you there are bette..
Video: Heating advice from the Energy Saving Trust
Energy Saving Trust Andy is back with a guide to heating your home effectively and sensibly, cutting household bills and reducing your carbon footprint.
Green grooves - best eco-friendly festivals
Festival season might be nearly over, but there’s still plenty to see and do before summer is out. Green family festival Out Of the Ordinary returns to East Sussex on September 17th. The event is environmentally fully responsible: stages and tents are powered by solar power, wind power and vegetable oil, and the guests are provided with clean eco compost toilets, not to mention a sauna and..
Could you live a no impact life?
Would you be prepared to give up your car, takeaways, TV, air conditioning, heating, cosmetics, daily coffee, home appliances, toilet paper (yes, toilet paper) and more, for a whole year? That’s exactly what No Impact Man (AKA Colin Beavan) decided to do for a year, taking his New York family along for the ride. The results of the family trying to live off grid, with no environmental impact hav..
Energy-saving question? Ask an AlertMe expert
We have some very talented people working at AlertMe. People who are absolutely dedicated to bringing down the cost of your energy bills and reducing your carbon footprint. There’s not much they don’t know about energy, so why not put your questions to them? We’ve rounded up a panel of AlertMe experts to answer your queries, whether it’s advice on latest energy saving gadgets, where to sta..
Keep your finger on your energy pulse
Warning: You may become obsessed with your home's energy usage as a result of these widgets...Now you can view your home’s energy usage at any time with the Google Gadget or the Yahoo! Widget from AlertMe. See your power use and keep track of your electricity costs in real time from your iGoogle homepage or Yahoo! sidebar. It’s really easy to set up and start using – find out more.&nbs..
Save the world in your lunch hour
The world's first low carbon restaurant has opened in London's Soho. Based in London and New York, Otarian promises the lowest possible impact on the environment, with local suppliers and a no air-freight policy. Unused oil is turned into bio fuel and packaging is recycled, composted or reused. Even the furniture and fittings are recycled and staff are encouraged to walk or cycle to work. With no ..
Want to cut CO2? Start here
With electricity, heating and transport responsible for the bulk of every household’s carbon footprint, there’s an obvious link between energy saving and carbon emissions. We all know we should be trying to address our collective carbon costs – but what’s the best way to start? Our guide to cutting your carbon emissions provides help and advice on where to begin and identifies areas we ..
Bank holiday tips for a cosy winter
If you plan to use the August bank holiday as an opportunity to carry out a bit of DIY around your home, it might be worthwhile considering your insulation. Now is the perfect time to install new loft or wall insulation or even top up your old insulation, making sure that your home is cosy and cost-efficient for winter. Thinkinsulation.com offers these handy tips: Homes which don’t have any loft..