More Green

Environmentally & Financially

Welcome!

Smart Grid Marketplace is a one-stop-shop for

budget & environmentally conscious energy consumers.

Simply put, it’s a library for all things technology, energy savings, and energy optimization.

I have always been go to the guy to call for free consulting on technology and gadgets. with 20+ years of free consulting and tons of information passed along to friends and family… I finally got smart and started documenting for an easy reference point for everyone to access. Smart Grid Marketplace is the place to learn about topics like energy efficiency, home automation, and ways to save money. Click around the blog to dig in.

Hi, I'm Matt, a tech geek who lives in the Twin Cities area (Minneapolis / St. Paul) with my wife Mallory and children. I have been passionate about the energy industry and information technology for over a decade and truly enjoy sharing how it has made impacts on my everyday life.

I was encouraged to start a website as an easy reference point for those friends and family excited about keeping up with the technology trends I'm following and products I’m using. I thoroughly enjoy keeping up with current tech advancements and am always in the midst of projects and improvements that can save money and energy.

Knowledge is “power” (no pun intended.)

Let’s talk terminology:

01.
–

Energy Efficiency

Energy Efficiency is taking a look at your current usages (of any consumable) and reducing that usage by introducing technology or adjusting behaviors.

02.
–

Home Automation

Home Automation is using technology and smart devices to perform scheduled or event based actions.

03.
–

Power Providers

Power Providers are also known as the utilities, these are the suppliers that get electricity, gas, and water to our homes.

04.
–

Electric Vehicles

Electric Vehicles cover any vehicle that moves using electricity as fuel. Including hybrid and fully electric vehicles, fully electric vehicles have many environmental and financial benefits.