In today’s economic climate, there is a fast growing trend to go “off the grid”. With more and more states offering rebates and tax incentives to go green, more and more consumers are trying to find the right solution. Buying solar, wind and hydro energy for personal household generation is becoming more mainstream. So, what does this have to do with the user experience? Well, creating smart ways to manage this energy must be accessible and easy to use. There is a huge challenge in enginee...