{"id":286,"date":"2014-10-05T08:08:48","date_gmt":"2014-10-05T12:08:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/providerpower.com\/power-to-help\/?p=286"},"modified":"2017-12-15T14:46:09","modified_gmt":"2017-12-15T19:46:09","slug":"5-energy-efficiency-smartphone-apps-green-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/providerpower.com\/power-to-help\/5-energy-efficiency-smartphone-apps-green-life\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Smartphone Apps to Make You More Energy Efficient"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re like most of the American population, you\u2019ve probably got a smartphone in your pocket right now (or maybe you\u2019re even reading this from your mobile screen). You may not realize it, but your smartphone is good for more than checking email, making calls, and playing Minecraft\u2014you can use it to help you track your energy efficiency and save on your electricity bills, thanks to a number of innovative mobile apps.<\/p>\n

Here are five apps worth checking out for help with going green around your house:<\/p>\n

Green Outlet<\/a> (iOS, $0.99)<\/h2>\n

Do you know how much you\u2019re paying for kilowatt\/hour of electricity? Just plug in that number, add the appliances and electronics you use in your house, and this app will help you learn how much you\u2019re paying to power all of your electronic devices. It\u2019s a great way to get a forecast of your monthly electricity bill, and learn what you can do to save.<\/p>\n

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Green Outlet is just one of many apps to help you monitor your home energy use.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Leafully<\/a> (iOS, free)<\/h2>\n

This free mobile app can be connected to collect data from more than a dozen regional utility companies, and provides you with weekly reports to let you know whether your energy usage was higher or lower than usual. It also helps you to measure and visualize your family\u2019s environmental footprint, letting you know how many trees would need to be planted to offset your carbon emissions, and helping you to purchase carbon offsets.<\/p>\n

Light Bulb Finder<\/a> (iOS and Android, free)<\/h2>\n

Want to replace your conventional light bulbs with energy-saving equivalents, but not sure what to buy? This app helps you track size, wattage, and price for all kinds of energy-saving bulbs. You can even conveniently purchase your new bulbs directly through the app\u2019s shopping interface, rather than trekking out to the hardware store.<\/p>\n

Easy Battery Saver<\/a> (Android, free)<\/h2>\n

While your smartphone is by no means the most power-hungry gadget in your home (link to Anna\u2019s piece),<\/b> if you find yourself needing to charge your phone frequently, it\u2019s worth taking efforts to conserve electricity. This simple app can change the settings on your phone to preserve maximum battery life, enabling you to go longer between charges.<\/p>\n

JouleBug<\/a> (iOS and Android, free)<\/h2>\n

This app turns sustainable living into a game! Get access to tips (called \u201cPins\u201d) on how to make your everyday actions more environmentally friendly, and gain points for completing each action. You can connect with your friends, and compete to see who\u2019s completed the most Pins to discover who\u2019s the greenest of them all. A \u201cyearly impact\u201d calculator helps you visualize the difference that you\u2019re making in your life\u2014and the world\u2014with these simple actions.<\/p>\n

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