UnPlug, born from the innovative energy of HackUDC, is a solution designed to shed light on electricity bills. Our mission is to empower individuals to take control of their energy consumption, offering innovative tools to demystify electricity bills and promote energy savings. Our commitment is to provide accessible, user-friendly technology solutions that help people understand where their energy comes from, how they're using it, and how they can save money by making smarter consumption choices.
🔌 What We Do:
- Bill Analysis: Utilizing OCR technology, we transform a photo of your electricity bill into actionable insights.
- Energy Insights: Dive deep into your energy habits with detailed analyses based on your actual consumption data.
- Sustainable Solutions: Promote the use of renewable energy sources and offer tips for reducing your carbon footprint.
🛠 Our Tools:
- Open-source and built on trust, we leverage FOSS tools like doctr for OCR capabilities and StableLM Zephyr-3b from StabilityAI for generating insights, ensuring your data remains secure and private.
📝 Why GPL?
The GPL (GNU General Public License) is a popular choice for open-source projects like ours for several reasons:
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Protects Freedom: The GPL ensures that users have the freedom to use, study, modify, and distribute the software.
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Community Collaboration: By using the GPL, we encourage collaboration within the community. Anyone can contribute to the project, leading to faster development and innovation.
💡 Get Involved: We believe in the power of community to drive innovation. Whether you're a developer, a data scientist, or just someone passionate about energy conservation, there's a place for you here. Explore our projects, check out the CONTRIBUTING.md, and help us make energy management accessible to everyone.
🌿 Join Us in Building a Sustainable Future.
