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Generating Electricity vs Saving Electricity

June 15, 2009 by Darren

While putting together notes for [my talks over the weekend](http://green-change.com/2009/06/14/welcome-super-challengers/), I noticed something interesting. The amount of electricity we saved each day by [converting 10 halogen downlights to CFLs](http://green-change.com/2009/05/25/converting-halogen-downlights-to-cfls/) (4 kWh) is about equal to the amount of electricity we are generating each day (on average) since [installing a 1 kW grid-connect solar power system](http://green-change.com/2009/05/18/we-now-have-solar-power/). … [Read more…]

Posted in: Electricity Tagged: chest fridge, government rebates, halogen downlights, power consumption, renewable energy, saving electricity, solar power, solar power system

MS6115 Mains Power Meter Review

November 27, 2008 by Darren

####What is it? The MS6115 mains power meter is a device for measuring the electrical power used by an appliance. It looks like an electronic timer switch (see photo at right). You plug it into your power point, and then plug your appliance into it to measure its power use. ####What does it do? You … [Read more…]

Posted in: Electricity Tagged: appliances, dishwasher, electrical power, maximum power, MS6115, peak power, phantom power, power consumption, power factor, power meter, power point, standby mode, standby power, voltage frequency, washing machine

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