AlertMe Energy Launches with Google and British Gas

AlertMe Energy Puts Consumers in Control of Their Home Energy Costs and
Consumption

On Sale Now in the UK from AlertMe.com and British Gas; Coming Soon to the US
CAMBRIDGE, England--(Business Wire)--
AlertMe, the award-winning home energy management service, today announced the
launch of AlertMe Energy, giving consumers the ability to monitor their home
energy usage online and act on that information to reduce their bills and carbon
footprint. AlertMe Energy includes easy-to-install hardware and an online
service that can be accessed from any Web browser. It is also tightly integrated
with Google PowerMeter, making it easy to track energy consumption live from an
iGoogle home page.

AlertMe Energy is simple to install and comes with the following:

* A Meter Reader clips onto the home`s electricity meter, monitoring energy use
for the entire home. No costly installation required.
* A Hub plugs into the home broadband connection. This connects all in-home
accessories (such as the Meter Reader) to the AlertMe service on the Web.
* The online service and AlertMe dashboard is accessible anywhere the customer
has an internet connection, from Web-enabled mobile phones to Google PowerMeter
on their iGoogle home page. It clearly displays the home`s energy use and makes
it easy to see the impact of changes over time to save money and energy.

"Many consumers feel they can`t protect themselves from rising energy costs or
do anything to stop climate change. However, more than a quarter of all energy
use happens in our homes and now AlertMe Energy gives consumers the power to
monitor, control, and reduce the energy they use, saving money and reducing
their carbon footprint," said Pilgrim Beart, founder and CEO, AlertMe, "Our
partnership with Google PowerMeter puts your home energy consumption right in
front of you every time you go online."

AlertMe is constantly expanding its online service to give consumers new options
and functionality. At present, AlertMe Energy can be enhanced by adding
SmartPlugs to automatically measure and control individual appliances, providing
greater savings and convenience. In the future, AlertMe will provide a deeper
level of detail and offer automated, tailored recommendations, making it even
simpler to change behavior and save money.

AlertMe is also announcing a partnership with Google, becoming the first
self-install consumer device company to partner with Google PowerMeter and the
only one with a product available in the UK. AlertMe customers can now access
their home`s data through Google PowerMeter or their iGoogle homepage, in
addition to the AlertMe online dashboard. With devices like AlertMe, consumers
don't need a smart meter installed by their utility to use Google PowerMeter,
making it easier for people to put energy use into their own hands.

"The combination of AlertMe and Google PowerMeter gives consumers a complete
solution for monitoring home energy use and costs," said Ed Lu, Google
PowerMeter`s lead engineer. "Within just a few minutes, you can have AlertMe up
and running and get a view of where your energy is going through Google
PowerMeter, which is accessible anywhere you can access the internet. We want to
empower consumers to take energy information into their own hands and we are
excited to work closely with AlertMe on this initiative."

AlertMe recently announced a trial with British Gas to provide AlertMe Smart
Home Energy products in UK homes, including online heating control and smart
metering. Today`s announcement means customers can now purchase AlertMe Energy
directly from British Gas.

"We can all play an important part in the fight against climate change by
reducing our personal CO2 emissions.As an added benefit, saving energy also
saves money. Giving customers the information they need to better manage their
home energy use is therefore crucial and we believe that AlertMe Energy is the
perfect way for people to start doing this today," said Gearoid Lane, Managing
Director, Communities & New Energy at British Gas.

AlertMe Energy is now available from AlertMe.com for £69.00 plus £2.99 per month
for the online service. Alternatively, consumers can buy AlertMe Energy with an
annual subscription for £99.00, providing 12 months` service for the price of
ten, from AlertMe.com or by calling British Gas on 0800 1070187. AlertMe is also
working with broadband providers, energy companies and retailers in the US,
Europe and the UK to increase distribution and give consumers more ways to
purchase the product.

Additional information

* See AlertMe on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/alertmedotcom
* AlertMe certified by the ZigBee Home Alliance:
http://www.alertme.com/news/press/zigbee-alliance-certify-alertme-home-automation-pr/
* For details on the British Gas online heating trial:
http://www.alertme.com/news/press/british-gas-new-energy-and-alertme-announce-trial-/
* In June 2009, AlertMe announced an £8 million Series B round of funding from
leading clean technology investors including Good Energies, Index Ventures, SET
VP, and Vantage Point, bringing the total amount raised to £13 million.
http://www.alertme.com/news/press/alertme-secures-8m-funding-round/

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About AlertMe

Founded in 2006 and based in Cambridge, UK, AlertMe was established by
successful serial entrepreneurs. As a provider of smart energy saving systems
for homes, the company`s online service - AlertMe - enables consumers to take
control of their energy consumption and drive it down, extending the reach of
the Smart Grid and AMI networks right into the home. The company is venture
backed by Good Energies, Index Ventures, SET Venture Partners and VantagePoint
Venture Partners. Visit AlertMe online at www.alertme.com.

About Google, Inc.

Google's innovative search technologies connect millions of people around the
world with information every day. Founded in 1998 by Stanford Ph.D. students
Larry Page and Sergey Brin, Google today is a top web property in all major
global markets. Google's targeted advertising program provides businesses of all
sizes with measurable results, while enhancing the overall web experience for
users. Google is headquartered in Silicon Valley with offices throughout the
Americas, Europe and Asia. For more information, please visit
http://www.google.com.

About British Gas

British Gas provides gas, electricity and home repair services to more than 16.6
million home and business customers in England, Scotland and Wales. We are the
UK`s largest operator in the installation and maintenance of domestic central
heating and gas appliances, serving over 8 million customers and employing more
than 9,500 engineers. British Gas also supplies the growing UK market for
low-carbon and energy efficient products and services, offering two
industry-leading green tariffs as well as a range of microgeneration
technologies such as solar thermal, wind turbines and ground source heat pumps.
British Gas is the UK`s leading supplier of energy to businesses, from small and
medium-sized customers through to large industrial and commercial users.

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Rachel Bremer, Sparkpr for AlertMe (UK)
+44 (0)207 253 9897
rachel@sparkpr.com
Twitter: rbremer
or
Julie Lydon, Sparkpr for AlertMe (US)
+1-415-816-9397
julie@sparkpr.com
Twitter: julielydon
or
Niki Fenwick, Google, Inc.
press@google.com
or
British Gas Press Office
0845 072 8002

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