Whether you are trying to reduce your carbon footprint or just save a few bucks every month, using less energy is a good thing. We’re not always cognizant of how much energy we’re using on a daily basis. The Valta Starter Kit is a way to get on top of what our energy consumption is so we can bring it down.

Valta is a system that includes both special outlets and an app. The outlets monitor the energy usage while the app delivers the information to you in an easy to follow format. You’ll be able to see clearly what appliances are burning how much and decide if the usage is reasonable or needs to be addressed.

You can even use the technology to turn your home into a sort of smarthome lite version. You can schedule devices to turn on or run a timer on them right from the app with the use of the hubs that are provided with the kit. The app is only available for iOS at this time but there is also a web app that can be used instead. The Valta Starter Kit is $149.99.