Share your Home Energy tips

One of our goals at Mapawatt is to be the online community for home energy conservation, efficiency, and clean energy production.  Part of building that community involves individuals sharing their home energy habits in order to help others, learn from others, and start the discussion on how we all can be doing better when it … continue reading

Control your Lights: Automatic Off

My Sensor

One of the first energy saving devices I installed in my town-home when we moved in last year was an occupancy sensor for my kitchen lights.  The model was from Leviton and can be seen here.

The concept is extremely simple.  When my Wife or I enters the … continue reading