With energy usage going up in the home with the addition of new gadgets, there comes a point where a lot of what we use can be wasted easily by not switching off plugs at the wall or leaving phones charging for too long. Belkin has designed the Conserve Insight with this in mind. Also other Conserve devices in the range have also been launched.

Conserve Insight (F7C005)

$29.99
* Make better energy decisions: See how much different devices cost to use on a yearly or monthly basis
* Know your environmental impact: Shows power-plant CO2 emissions produced to use your device on a yearly or monthly basis
* Easy to read: 6 ft. cord allows you to read display at eye level or place on a table
* Customizable: Use the preloaded U.S. average electricity rate or enter your own rate off your electric bill;you can also set the CO2 emissions rate for your specific region
* Tracking feature: Tracks your actual device usage over time and projects the cost of operation [Read more…]

The Ecotek Energy Wizard is a unique device that you simply plug in to a wall socket in the UK. Once plugged in it monitors the electricity supply around your home and can act to adjust any problems it sees.

The type of problem it looks out for is with AC and the voltage peaks and falls which when out of sync, can cause plugged in appliances to require more electricity.

The problem is apparently common as well with the device saving at least 10% on your energy bill by correcting real time the AC issues that arise. [Read more…]

The Hybrid2 bike’s aim is to store electricity that can be put back into the grid to power electric powered buses.

Electricity is generated each time the bike brakes through a regenerative braking system. Unlike other hybrid concept that then use this generated electricity to give themselves a boost, the Hybrid2 stores the generated power in an ultracapacitor. [Read more…]

The creator of the Segway, Dean Kamen, has been working for the last few months on a new project that is some sort of Hybrid Scooter. The scooter makes use of a Stirling Engine and can run on almost anything that will burn. [Read more…]

The Valeswood Pearl is a hydrogen fuelled power assisted bike which can take you about 80 miles on one charge at about 15MPH. The bike is foldable allowing for it to be easily stowed away and carried around. Although a great idea, I think the $4K price tag is a little off putting. Maybe when these bikes come in under $1k people might start looking.

Via: GeekieGadgets

Green issues are becoming more mentioned in society these days due to the effects on the climate and the waste that we all throw out. MobGAS is an application that will help people become more aware in Europe and the rest of the World. The software makes a connection with daily activities and can make suggestions on how to lower those emissions. When running the software you will find more then 60 appliances which are used daily. What you need to do is then log what you do each day. The mobGAS software then calculates what you could cut out or cut down on and gives you a full report on how much greenhouse damage you are causing.

By bringing this software to a mobile phone it has the potential to reach a HUGE audience. Most people carry around a phone, and having this little reminder running in the background could be a nice way of getting everyone to do their part.

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Old technology often gets thrown away and forgotten about. There must be tons of printed circuit boards (PCB’s) that are just wasted. A company has decided to do their bit and create the PCB coaster which can be used to stand your drinks on. Each PCB coaster measures 9cm x 9cm and is carved out of old wasted circuit boards. They certainly will add a touch of geeky greenness in to any home.

Single units cost £2.75 each while a pack of 4 will cost you £10.99 at Revolve-UK.