Feedback:

 

1.     Include Wattstopper in the title too as in: “Wattstopper: Save Energy Sans the Hassle”

 

Two Major Points of Feedback Here:

 

2.     As a general rule, we’re writing about products/services for individuals, not businesses. So I like these motion sensors because people can put them in their homes. This is the key here. I want people to act on these technologies in their individual lives and integrate them into their lifestyles. I would like this emphasized. Something to the effect that while we’re used to these in the workplace, they’re also excellent for people who are rushing out the door to the workplace and could use some extra help.

 

3.     And this is why I particularly like the power strip too. Many people are too lazy to turn off the computer or tv peripherals. And way too lazy to bend over and unplug anything to kill the energy vampire effect. It does not get any lazier than a motion sensor attached to a power strip that turns things off for you. That’s really the point I want to emphasize. Not just tech specs. It’s as much about being lazy as it is about energy thriftiness.

 

Can you revise a bit?

 

Then let’s move forward. See my notes from the other entry as well.

 

And let me know if you have any questions.

 

Josh

 

 

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Josh Dorfman

Author & Television Host - The Lazy Environmentalist

Founder & CEO - Vivavi

Spokesperson - Brita's FilterForGood Campaign - reduce your plastic bottled water waste

Spokesperson - Green Works natural cleaning products

 

 

Josh-

Here's the first sample; I'll send along the other one in the morning.

Thanks,

Barrett Brown
Brooklyn, NY
512-560-2302

Save Energy Sans the Hassle

Ever since the invention of the light bulb, mankind has struggled to remember to turn it off when not in use. It's been an uphill battle, to be sure, but a few advances here and there have gone a long way towards helping the average illuminated-room enthusiast save energy without having to, you know, walk all the way over to the light switch and turn it to the “off” position.

Motion detectors, for instance, have long been a staple of not-leaving-the-damned-lights-on-when-you-don't-need-them-to-be-on technology, most notably in office building bathrooms and the like. But the Adjustable Universal Vacancy Sensor Light Switch takes such methodology to the next level with a gaggle of settings, options, and sensors that allow one to optimize budgets and energy efficiency alike without skimping out on sweet, sweet visibility.

 

Though other specialized switches also boast time delays, this one ups the ante with more customization. Likewise, it improves on the now-standard motion detector integration with some newish infrared technology by which to help differentiate between someone walking through a room and existing background space, thus helping to ensure that the light doesn't go off or (remain on) at inappropriate times. And yet another sensor detects whether or not there is already adequate light in a given room before automatically activating. Unsurprisingly, this ultra-intricate doodad is fully compliant with California's stringent home energy codes.

 

Similar in intent, function, and unwieldy name is the 8 Outlet Isole IDP-3050 Occupancy Controlled Power Strip, which brings a similar degree of energy thriftiness to the realm of desktop computers and associated peripherals. Like the aforementioned light switch, the IDP-3050 uses passive infrared technology to determine whether or not there's anyone sitting in that computer chair or pacing around the room, and then powers down anything plugged into any of six outlets accordingly. An additional two outlets function in the normal way, allowing for such eternally-necessary appliances as fax machines to remain powered throughout the working day.