Summer is here! You're probably looking forward to barbeques, sunblock and lemonade but don't forget to think about energy efficiency. It's easier than ever to save energy with these smartphone apps:
JouleBug is an energy savings game that pushes you to set good energy
habits by
observing how you act throughout your typical day. Players can earn
reward badges as they change their habits, and can play with friends or
individually. Free on iTunes.
If you need a good reason to be concerned about energy efficiency, the
Just Science app is for you. Rather than just talking about the effects
of global warming, this app shows them by showing recorded changes in
land temperature from the past several centuries on a user-friendly
color-coded map. Get it for free on
iTunes.
Green Outlet helps you figure out which household appliances use the most energy in your home. The app allows you to calculate your average monthly energy cost, and even purchase carbon offsets from
TerraPass.com when you have exceeded your recommended carbon footprint. Available on
iTunes for 99 cents.
GasBuddy makes it easy for you to save your dollars at the pump by searching
for the cheapest gas prices in your area. You can also use this app to
find cheap fuel while on a road trip, or headed down the shore. Free on
iTunes and
Google Play.
What's your favorite app for the summer months?