If you are the green type that likes to give gifts that help make the world a better place or you are shopping for a green type, Smarthome has a great gift for you. The device is called the Blue Line PowerCost Monitor and it is a wireless device that helps track energy usage through the entire home.
The system includes a wireless monitor that connects to certain types of meters outside the home without needing an electrician to install. The wireless sensor sends data on energy usage to a wireless LCD screen.

Using the screen the home owner can tell how much power they are consuming and determine how much power their appliances are using as well. The system sells for under $100 and is available now.