The first step in Energy Efficiency

Smart Meters and Electricity Monitors

The first step in cutting your energy consumption, your electricity bills, and your carbon footprint is to find out how much electricity you're currently using. A home energy monitor (also called a smart meter) will show you in real time how much you're using, and the effect of tunring things on and off.

Whether you prefer the stylish Wattson, a functional smart meter like the OWL or Efergy, or to track individual appliances using the Ecosaver, Nigels Eco Store have the meter for you.

Ecosaver Energy Meter - use it to measure the energy and cost of individual appliances

This little meter will help you to work out which devices and appliances in your home or office are using most energy, and so help you calculate and reduce your carbon footprint. Simply plug your devices into it (and it into the wall) and a clear and accurate reading will show you the energy being consumed by individual appliances, and their cost.

Take readings over a week for each appliance in turn and you can see the pattern of energy use for each one - which will help you to figure out how and where to cut your carbon footprint. Price: £14.99 incl. VAT

Ecosavers Standby Remote Set - saves money and energy by turning things off

This Standby Remote Control set from EcoSavers combines energy saving with the ability to switch electrical devices like your TV on or off by remote control, which cuts off the power so avoiding them being left in standby - saving money and energy for all the devices connected.

This set comes with a remote control and three remote sockets - you can add additional sockets (available separately and they'll work on the same remote). Several sockets can be controlled by the same on/off switch on the remote. Easy to set up, each socket can be programmed to react to 4 zones.

Price: £29.99 incl. VAT

Morphy Richards Ecolectric Jug Kettle - 2 temperature settings save you money and energy

This new Ecolectric Jug Kettle from Morphy Richards helps you do your bit to save energy and the planet whilst making your cuppa.

Its innovative eco switch gives you the option to heat the water to 85 degrees, perfect for coffee and herbal tea, or when you want a normal cup of tea, flick the switch back and the kettle will boil the water to 100 degrees.

Using the eco switch saves up to 24% of the energy of a normal kettle, making the Ecolectric Jug Kettle a good choice for an eco kitchen or office.

Price: £39.99 incl. VAT