Home energy monitor

– Description:
– A home energy monitor provides information about electrical energy usage to a consumer of electricity.
– Monitors consist of a measuring component and a display component.
– Electricity use is measured through various methods such as inductive clamps, smart meters, or direct electrical system connection.
– Display options include remote displays, online displays, and different communication methods.
– The purpose of home energy monitors is to assist in managing power consumption.

– Initiatives:
– Queensland, Australia offered wireless energy monitors through the ClimateSmart Home Service program.
– Over 335,000 households in Queensland received the Elite energy monitoring device.
– Victoria, Australia enabled In-Home Displays to be connected to Smart Meters.
– Victorian households can avail rebates for home energy monitor installations.
– Google PowerMeter was a project by Google.org to help consumers track home electricity usage.

– Studies:
– Studies have shown a reduction in home energy use of 4-15% with home energy displays.
– A study in Ontario showed a 6.5% drop in electricity use with the PowerCost Monitor.
– Google supports companies worldwide in various segments related to energy.
– Blue Line Innovations has 100,000 home energy monitor units in the market.
– A study in Sabadell, Spain, showed significant energy savings with the Efergy e2 monitor.

– See also:
– Housing portal
– AlertMe
– Energy management software
– Google PowerMeter
– Energy conservation

– References:
– Jones, Kate. Nearly 100,000 Homes Sign up to Evict No One and Save on Bills.
– Google PowerMeter – Save Energy. Save Money. Make a Difference.
– Hydro One offers free electricity monitors to 30,000 customers.
– Essential Services Commission on In-home Display Electricity Monitor.
– ManagEnergy – Supporting local and regional sustainable actions.

Home energy monitor (Wikipedia)

Not to be confused with smart meter.

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A home energy monitor is a device that provides information about a personal electrical energy usage to a consumer of electricity. Devices may display the amount of electricity used, plus the cost of energy used and estimates of greenhouse gas emissions. The purpose of such devices is to assist in the management of power consumption. Several initiatives has been launched to increase the usage of home energy monitors. Studies have shown a reduction of home energy when the devices are used.