The EnergyLock and EnergyClock concepts were developed by More Associates in response to 'Future Currents', a project run by the RED Unit at the Design Council to reduce domestic energy consumption and C0² emissions.

"Recognising patterns is one of the best ways for people to learn new things. Sadly, the feedback available to people about their energy use is either inaccessible and hard-to-read on meters, or hopelessly late in bills"[1]

The EnergyLock provides feedback on the energy use as you leave the house and, via a single switch operated by the user, deactivates all unnecessary devices whilst the house is vacant. It keeps track of all the electrical and electronic devices in the home wirelessly via the MorePower network and sensors at the plug sockets. The EnergyClock uses the same wireless interface to obtain data on household electricity consumption and subtly displays energy use by changing the colour of the dial.

Further research by More Associates, part funded by the DTI technology programme, has resulted in the development of MorePower, a technology platform which provides instant feedback on energy use. Two prototypes featuring the MorePower platform have been produced; MorePower Single, which provides feedback on a single power flow throughout the property and MorePower Multi, which provides information on energy use for each device in the building.

For more information about the concepts developed for RED Unit's Future Currents project visit: http://www.futurecurrents.org/hot_products.php