Google Goes Green

This weeks article:
http://www.pcworld.com/article/159430/google_power_meter_analyzes_home_energy_consumption.html

Rating: GOOD

Explanation:
Google has decided to join the GO GREEN community by “developing a Web service that will let users track electricity usage in a very detailed way.” Google wants to alert consumers about how much energy they use throughout the day in their house and show users how this cost can be reduced. The analysis would provide feedback such as it is cheaper to run the dishwasher during the day. Google makes many contributions to computer science and society and I believe they have out done themselves again. Awareness is the first step to correcting a problem. If I was told running the dishwasher was cheaper when I was at work versus at night when I am asleep, I would. Most people don’t take this step simply because they are unaware of the difference. Everyone loves to save money and why not help mother earth in the process. This product is still in beta and should be released within the next couple of months. Google is hoping to get more companies such as electricity suppliers on board to help improve their product. Thanks Google and you have my approval.