Microsoft Launches Hohm, Enters Home Energy Management Business

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1. Designed to help consumers lower their energy bills and reduce their impact on the environment, Microsoft Corp. has unveiled a new online application, Microsoft Hohm, that enables consumers to better understand their energy usage and get recommendations for energy savings. The beta application is available at no cost to anyone in the United States with an Internet connection. Microsoft Hohm uses advanced analytics licensed from the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and the U.S. Department of Energy to provide consumers with personalized energy-saving recommendations. Recommendations can range from placing new caulking on windows to removing air leaks to installing a programmable thermostat. These recommendations are tailored based on specific circumstances in the consumer’s home including house features, usage patterns and appliances. The savings will vary based on the information shared and the characteristics of consumers’ households. If consumers don’t provide their data, recommendations will be based on local ... (Read Full Article)

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