I just found a cool site still in Beta testing that lets you see what energy usage your home has.  Microsoft’s new Hohm program allows you to see what you’re using, what people in your area are using, and what you can do to improve the amount of energy you use.  They give some great tips on everything from weather stripping your home to reducing your heating and cooling bills to how much energy your hair dryer uses.  I bet you’ve never actually stopped to think about that, have you?  I know I haven’t.

Hohm is actually a pretty cool site.  I went on and compared the houses of a couple of my friends and it was interesting to be able to report back to them who “won” the challenge.  If nothing else, it’s fun to spy on your neighbors, right?  It’s ok, we all do it.  Check out Hohm at http://www.microsoft-hohm.com/