Google is rolling out free PowerMeter software that works with the TED 5000 smart meter to transmit near real time utility usage to Google servers. This data can then be securely displayed on your Android or iPhone. With stimulus money earmarked for smart meters they will eventually become ubiquitous as standards evolve from the current patchwork. [more inside]
posted by cedar on Nov 20, 2009 - 29 comments

Revealed: the environmental impact of Google searches - "Physicist Alex Wissner-Gross says that performing two Google searches uses up as much energy as boiling the kettle for a cup of tea."
posted by nthdegx on Jan 11, 2009 - 74 comments

Google goes geothermal with EGS.
posted by Artw on Aug 19, 2008 - 16 comments

Google goes to the dark side. Meet Blackle.
posted by nevercalm on Jul 27, 2007 - 69 comments