It incorporates a combination light switch/outlet. The outlet is always hot ... Then go through the house turning on lights and other electrical items. Add up the wattage of everything that stays off ...

First, the bad news: You do need to remove plastic outlet covers and light switch plates before painting them. It’s annoying, but really, it only usually involves removing two screws.

The Eve Light Switch will cost $50, as will the Eve Energy Outlet. All three products look like solid additions to the Matter portfolio, which continues to expand and is looking forward to another ...