Energy Watchdog is a product that helps alleviate the strain that the New York City power grid faces. It was created by Calm Energy, and is designed to not only act as a backup generator but also as a way to reduce energy consumption on a daily basis. Energy Watchdog is a smart technology in the sense that it will adapt to the tendencies of a specific building, remembering the energy demands of critical functions. Therefore, when power supplies are down, Energy Watchdog automatically shuts down less important functions and prioritizes the energy on necessary ones. The technology also reduces overall energy costs by decreasing overall energy consumption and by decreasing energy consumption during peak demand times. This device will prove especially useful in times where power lines are down, such as Hurricane Sandy. Hurricane Sandy crippled many businesses in the New York City area because of power outages and power usage inefficiencies. Had Energy Watchdog been implemented, many of the power-related issues from catastrophes like hurricanes can be alleviated.