Intel® Power Gadget is a software-based power estimation tool enabled for 2nd Generation Intel® Core™ processors or newer. It provides real-time processor package power information in watts using energy counters.
Fhem is a GPL'd perl server for house automation. It is used to automate some common tasks in the household like switching lamps / shutters / heating / etc. and to log events like temperature / humidity / power consumption.
Twine is the simplest possible way to get the objects in your life texting, tweeting or emailing. A durable, battery-powered 2.5" square provides WiFi connectivity and internal and external sensors. A simple web app lets you quickly set up your Twine with human-friendly rules — no programming needed.