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Top IssuesI share a computer with another user; can we each set our own power settings in Edison?Edison is a global user application, which means that the settings in the application are applied to all users on a PC and are not user specific. This is something to keep in mind as you set your work schedule. If you share a computer and tend to use it at different times; for example, one of you uses it in the morning and the other in the evening, set your work schedule to account for the times that the computer is generally in use for all users. How do I stop Edison from starting every time I log in?
To stop Edison from starting during login do the following:
I have installed Edison, but I get a message saying Edison cannot connect to the server. I checked my firewall and anti-virus software, but I still get the message, what can I do?
Try restarting the Edison application. To restart Edison:.
How do I wake up my computer once it is sleeping?
You can wake your computer any of the following ways:
Enabling the Keyboard If pressing a button on the keyboard does not wake the computer from the sleep state, it may be that the keyboard is not enabled to do so. Enable the keyboard as follows:
Enabling the Mouse If clicking the mouse button does not wake the computer from the sleep state, it may be that the mouse is not enabled to do so. Enable the mouse as follows:
Edison does not appear to be working; my computer and monitor are not sleeping after the time I set has past, what is wrong?
Edison uses the built-in Windows power management functionality to put your PC and monitor to sleep. Windows monitors idle activity by a component called an idle timer. Once the idle timer deems the system idle for a specified number of minutes, Windows transitions the system into the lower power state.
Back to top GeneralWhat is Edison?Inspired by Verdiem's patented PC power-management technology, which is used by major corporations the world over, Edison is an innovative application that brings dramatic PC energy savings into homes like yours. Easy to download and install, Edison enables you to manage your PC's power usage, save on energy costs, and help preserve the environment. Who developed Edison?Edison was created by Verdiem Corporation, the leading developer of power management software for IT devices. In addition to offering Edison software for individual PC users, Verdiem is the developer of Surveyor software, which provides major corporate and institutional customers with measurable energy and cost savings. Easy to implement and maintain, Surveyor enables users to manage their PC power options automatically while providing rapid payback. Surveyor's development was funded in part by the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance, and the software is approved as a conservation measure by utilities and power producers throughout North America. Verdiem is a recognized partner in the Environmental Protection Agency's EnergyStar® program and was recently awarded Premier Partner status in the U.S. Department of Energy's Rebuild America program. At Verdiem, we're passionate about saving energy on a global basis. Contact us today to find out how we can help you save energy and money. Why is Edison Free?Verdiem is offering Edison for free to people who care about power efficiency. Whether it's saving money or reducing carbon that interests you, Edison offers a simple way to fight energy waste. We hope that as people use Edison, they'll become more aware of the global energy waste problem and possible solutions they can implement at home and on the job. Verdiem offers a suite of software products and services to help businesses achieve the same energy waste reduction Edison provides. Verdiem does charge for the business products. How does Edison help me save energy?An expert in the PC power management field, Verdiem identified years ago that the easiest way to eliminate energy waste was to optimize a PC’s power settings by having them correspond to its schedule of use. Edison allows you to set a schedule that takes into account how you typically use and do not use your computer. Once your schedule is set, Edison can optimize your power settings to take maximum advantage of that schedule. How much energy can I really save by using Edison?The actual amount of energy you could potentially save using Edison varies widely depending on the type of computer you have, its components, and age. According to a report from the Environmental Protection Agency, the difference between the energy use of a computer using power management and one not using power management is about 410 kWh per year. Assuming the national average cost of energy is $0.089 per kWh, that is a difference of about $36.50 (USD) annually. What is Carbon Dioxide (CO2)?Carbon dioxide (CO2) is one of the most common greenhouse gases in our atmosphere. It is regulated through the natural carbon cycle, where carbon dioxide is emitted into the air and reabsorbed by plants and water. This cycle is upset by the emission of additional carbon dioxide from human activities. Because natural cycles cannot absorb these additional emissions, a large portion of carbon dioxide remains trapped in the atmosphere and increases climate change. The primary human source of carbon dioxide is the burning of fossil fuels for electricity, heat, and transportation. Source: The Massachusetts Technology Collaborative Renewable Energy Trust. What is a kWh?The kilowatt-hour (kWh) is the most commonly used unit of measure telling the amount of electricity consumed over time. It means one kilowatt of electricity supplied for one hour. As a reference, an Energy Star® compliant computer running without power management settings uses about 506 kWh per year while a computer using power management uses about 96 kWh per year. ENERGY STAR and the ENERGY STAR mark are registered U.S. marks. ENERGY STAR is sponsored by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy. Back to top Installing EdisonWhat versions of Microsoft Windows™ does Edison run on?Edison runs on personal computers running the Microsoft Windows XP® operating system (with Service Pack 2 installed) and the Windows Vista™ operating system. There is currently no version of Edison for Mac- or Linux-based computers. Windows is a registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. Windows Vista and Windows XP are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks are properties of their respective owners. What are the minimum system requirements to run Edison?The minimum system requirements for Edison are:
Windows is a registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. Windows Vista and Windows XP are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks are properties of their respective owners. Can I install Edison on more than one computer?Yes, please consider using Edison to save energy on any computers that you may have at home and work. Why does Edison need to communicate with Verdiem servers?In order for Edison to enable you to save energy, it must communicate anonymous information to Verdiem about the computer on which it is installed, including the computer's age, make, model, and some of the components that it runs. This information allows Verdiem to communicate back to Edison what the energy savings potential could be. Edison uses this information to help ensure that you get accurate reports and savings projections. How do I uninstall Edison?To uninstall Edison, simply go to Add/Remove Programs in your Windows Control Panel. Select Edison and click “Remove.” Uninstall should take moments to complete. Back to top Using EdisonDoes Edison power down my computer?Edison does not power down your computer at any time. Rather, Edison optimizes power efficiency by moving your computer to a suspend state when your computer is not in use. The difference in power savings between powering down and suspend is so small that most of the efficiency gains are realized with the suspend power state. How do I set a schedule?Go to the “Schedule” tab, where you can set the start time and end time of the period during which you typically use your computer. Once the times are set, select the days of the week that correspond to this schedule. Once set, these settings are saved. How do I set my PC to be more energy efficient?You can set the aggressiveness of energy savings for both “work time” and “non-work time” schedules by simply using the slider control. Sliding to the left will give you less savings, while sliding to the right will deliver more aggressive savings. You can also set custom settings if you have specific needs beyond what the slider can offer. Verdiem recommends that you set your “non-work time” slider to the far right to “Save More” and your “work time” slider somewhere in the middle of the slider, to help you avoid unwanted power management interruptions. How do I customize the cost of energy?In the Estimated Annual Savings box, you will see a link to the cost of energy per kilowatt-hour (kWh). You can click on this price to change it. The national average per kWh rate is currently 8.9 cents. You can look up the local rate for your region online or by looking at your power bill. In order for your annual savings to be accurate, you must update this with the local cost of energy. When I click the close button on the upper right of the application, why does it keep running on my system tray?In order for Edison to properly manage power state transitions, a portion of the application must continue to run in the background. If you wish to close the application, right click on the system tray icon for Edison and click on the “Close this Program” selection. Can entire companies use Edison to save energy?The Edison license is a single-user license. Companies that are interested in using power management technologies such as Edison to save energy costs, should contact Verdiem to learn more: By Phone:Toll Free (866) VERDIEM (837-3436) By Email:
What does the “Edison is generating...” message mean?To provide you with the most accurate savings estimates possible, Edison periodically re-calculates your savings potential based on your power settings. This is typically a very quick process, but occasionally you may see this message as Edison connects to the Internet to gather the appropriate data. The estimated savings information will reappear shortly. Will Edison work on a laptop?Yes, Edison will manage the power settings on a laptop. However, Edison manages power on a laptop in a slightly different way than it does on a desktop because a laptop can use an electrical outlet or a battery as its power source. Edison applies your power settings only when the laptop is plugged in. When the laptop is running on battery power, Edison will always set the display to turn off after five minutes of idle time and set the computer to go to sleep after 15 minutes. This configuration is designed to maximize battery life while users are mobile. Does Edison know how many monitors a computer is using when it calculates the savings estimation?Edison currently does not gather information specific to your monitor(s), although Verdiem is considering offering this feature in the future. Your savings estimation is based on a single, average power usage amount for one monitor; Edison’s calculations assume that one monitor is connected to your PC. I share a computer with another user; can we each set our own power settings in Edison?Edison is a global user application, which means that the settings in the application are applied to all users on a particular PC and cannot be adjusted to be user-specific. This is something to keep in mind as you set your schedule. If you share a computer with others who tend to use it at different times, set your schedule to account for the times the computer is generally in use for all users. How do I stop Edison from launching every time I log in?To stop Edison from launching during login, complete the following steps:
NOTE: Edison will still continue to manage power settings despite not launching after login. I have installed Edison, but am getting a message saying Edison cannot connect to the server. I checked my firewall and anti-virus software, but I still get the message. What can I do?Try restarting the Edison application. To restart Edison:
How do I wake up my computer once it is sleeping?You can wake your computer in any of the following ways:
Enabling the Keyboard If pressing a button on the keyboard does not wake the computer, it may be that the keyboard is not enabled to do so. Enable the keyboard using the following instructions:
Enabling the Mouse If clicking the mouse does not wake the computer, it may be that the mouse is not enabled to do so. Enable the mouse using the following instructions:
Edison does not appear to be working; my computer and monitor are not sleeping after the time I set has passed. What is wrong?Edison uses the built-in Microsoft Windows power management functionality to put your PC and monitor to sleep. Windows monitors idle activity by a component called an idle timer. Once the idle timer deems the system idle for a specified number of minutes, Windows transitions the system into the lower power state. Back to top |
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