In South africa we are currently suffering from erratic power supply due to the poor planning, crippling affirmative action delays and general incompetence by the state electricity monopoly holder. We are subject to frequent, often unannounced power shedding blackouts. In addition we've been asked to limit the use of electricity as far as possible, using gas, solar power, etc.:confused: Dos any one have any thoughts on using C-bus to: 1. Limit damage from power interuptions (I've already had to replace two computer powersupplies, a pool pump motor, a geyser thermostat etc). 2. Become mains independent as far as possible (UPS, generator, Solar battary bank + reduced consumption) 3. REduce energy expenditure as far as posiible? Any thoughts/code snippets/references would be most welcome! Pieter le Roux, on a laptop by candlelight...