Every year at 8:30 p.m. on the last Saturday in March – this year it’ll be March 26 – supporters in more than 190 countries and territories come together to take action and raise awareness of the issues facing our only home. Earth Hour is a global movement organized by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). The event is held annually, and it encourages individuals, communities, and businesses to turn off non-essential electrical lights for one hour from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m.
But Earth Hour is more than just an hour for Earth: it’s a movement for our own future, for the benefit of people and the planet. And it’s not just a symbol of solidarity, but a catalyst for change, by harnessing the power of the crowd.
Until then, here are some gadgets so you can save and monitor electricity consumption at home and that way help the planet. These products will not only benefit the planet, but also your pocket.
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SYLVANIA LED A19 Light Bulb
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This value pack comes with 4 bulbs, each with 800 lumens of light output at only 8.5 watts. These Sylvania bulbs are a great energy-saving replacement for old incandescent bulbs because they have a total lifespan of up to 11,000 hours! |
$9.76 amazon.com |
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GE Relax 8-Pack 60 W Equivalent Dimmable Warm White A19 LED Light Fixture Light Bulbs
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These LED light bulbs help you save on energy costs per bulb, unlike the classic incandescent ones. The high-definition soft white light helps create a comfortable, cozy light that’s ideal for any room. And they are rated to last 13 years based on 3 hours per day use. |
$24.99 amazon.com |
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Philips Hue White 2-Pack
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Control your Philips Hue Smart Lights with just the touch of a button on your mobile device or your favorite voice assistant. Not only are easy to control, but they last 22 years or 25,000 lifetime hours, and they are Energy Star Certified! |
$19.99 amazon.com |
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Wemo Smart Plug
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The Wemo Wi-Fi Smart Plug lets you control your electronic devices right from your phone or tablet. Pair it with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple HomeKit for hands-free voice control. It fits into any electrical outlet without blocking other sockets. |
$19.46 amazon.com |
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TP-LINK Kasa Smart Plug Mini
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Turn electronics on or off from anywhere with your smartphone using the Kasa app. This way you can control and reduce the energy consumption at home, plus it won’t block the other wall outlet allowing 2 smart plugs to be installed side by side. |
$19.97 amazon.com |
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Smart Plug Power Strip
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Smart outlet extender that works with Alexa and Google home. Just give a simple voice command to control your home devices such as “Hi Alexa, turn on the lamp” to free your hands. It features multiple safety protections such as V0-fireproof resistance, UV- resistance, overload protection, surge protection, short circuit protection, etc. |
$21.99 amazon.com |
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X-DRAGON Foldable Solar Chargers
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The X-DRAGON SunPower solar charger has a high efficiency power conversion rate, which allows it to capture more light than conventional panels. It doesn’t need much sun light to charge your phone, tablet, or any device with a USB port. It can automatically adjust the current and voltage to achieve maximum power. |
$52.89 amazon.com |
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BigBlue 3 USB Ports 28W Solar Charger
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BigBlue USB solar charger is a great option if you’re taking an extended camping trip or if you’re traveling somewhere with an unreliable power grid. BigBlue 28w solar charger allows you to charge multiple devices at once. It comes with smart charge technology which can recognize your device smartly and provide optimal charging speed according to each device. |
$69.99 amazon.com |
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Solar Power Bank, Qi Portable Charger 10,000mAh
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The 10,000mAh Solar Power Bank Qi, is a wireless charger compatible with all qi-enabled mobile devices (wireless charging). Taken the small panel size, large capacity and uncontrollable sunlight intensity into consideration, the solar charging option works as a backup solution while other sources of power are unavailable. It can be fully charged in approximately 6 hours with a 5V/2A adapter. The solar phone charger is built with a dual bright flashlight, and it comes with a portable compass kit. |
$29.99 amazon.com |
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SENSE Energy Monitor
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Understanding how much energy your home is using, when and where, empowers you to find savings. Sense Energy Monitor gives you the tools to break it down and take action. With real time monitoring, you can get a view into your home you can’t get anywhere else. See when the television is turned on, or when the dryer finished its cycle. Save a trip down the stairs! |
$299.00 amazon.com |
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EFERGY Elite 4.0 Wireless Portable Home Energy Monitor
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See how much electricity you are using at any given time. This monitor is easy to install and program, and it doesn’t require Wi-Fi. No need to change your existing meter (sensor clip can be installed directly onto your existing breaker box cabling). Because of its portable, compact display, it can be placed anywhere in the home, and it includes large memory that stores data daily, weekly, and monthly. |
$114.99 amazon.com |
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3-Phase Emporia Smart Home Energy Monitor
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Emporia has developed the next generation of the Vue Energy Monitor. This monitor provides everything you need to monitor your entire home’s energy usage in real time. See how much electricity your home is using anywhere and anytime to prevent costly repairs, conserve energy, and save costs. |
$119.99 amazon.com |
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