This document discusses ways for homeowners to save money on their utility bills through energy efficiency improvements and use of smart devices. It outlines steps individuals can take to monitor energy usage, identify energy vampires, improve insulation, utilize renewable energy sources, install smart thermostats and timers, and purchase devices to reduce power consumed by appliances in standby mode. The goal is to help homeowners save an additional 10% on their bills with no loss of comfort. Savings to date from previous efficiency efforts are estimated at £700.

1. Knowledge is Power (Saving) Change4Chalfont - 26 th April 2010 Paul Tanner paul_tanner@alum.mit.edu

2. Gadgets Tonight: Gas and Electricity

3. Another day: - Appliances - Insulation - Renewables

4. Background Utility bills

5. Granularity?

6. Are we wiser?

7. Weather?

8. First Steps Energy Monitor

9. Find “Vampires”: - Underfloor - Cooling? - Computers?

10. Going Deeper Full Inventory: - TV/ Audio - Lights - Chargers?