Home Energy Metering Made Easy Interested in learning how to
reduce your home energy bills? We'll show you how
to cut energy costs by 10% to 20% using the latest
residential energy metering technology available today. We do not represent any particular manufacturer but do make recommendations for products, information and services that measure up. "Measurement validates conservation" is our slogan. You can not improve what you do not measure! Electricity cannot be seen so we must use tools to measure, manage and conserve it. This site is dedicated to showing you what measurement tools are available and teaching you how to use them to reduce the energy costs in your home. Why monitor? Start here to gain a good understanding of how a metering system can reduce your residential energy costs. Learn why displaying live energy data in a prominent location is paramount in creating an energy conservation mind-set throughout your home. Compare the different types of power metering systems available. Whole house energy monitor systems offer the most features but simple, inexpensive plug-in meters are also useful. Product comparison tables lay out all of the key features. Do a home energy audit to gather and organize power meter information by circuit. You'll know where to get the most energy savings and how much money you will save. We have a great tool to help you keep everything organized called the Power Panel Profiler - and it's FREE! Power quality is becoming more of a concern as people add new electronic equipment into their homes. This equipment needs clean power to run smoothly but the AC-DC power supplies each device uses can reduce power factor and add harmonics into your household wiring. Alternative energy sources are emerging in the residential market. Solar photo voltaic, solar thermal, wind generation and micro-hydro turbines are all viable options when the resource is abundant and electricity rates are high. If you are able to generate from alternative energy sources, tracking output is very important if you are selling power back to the grid. Deploy energy saving tips and ideas to maximize your savings. We focus on the home's primary energy consumers: heating and cooling, hot water systems and home lighting by showing you how to use energy monitoring to determine which ideas will work best for your home. Our e-zine, called the Meter Messenger, helps you stay abreast of the latest changes in the home energy metering market. New products, metering ideas and energy saving tips are featured along with links to the key features on this site. Issues are published mid-month and back issues can be reviewed here. To say thank you for subscribing, we provide a FREE download of our Power Panel Profiler. The Profiler is a comprehensive MS Excel workbook that analyzes all electrical loads on your main panel down to the last outlet. If you have any questions as to how we treat your personal information please see our privacy policy. Our
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Our goal is to provide you with a web-based resource that can answer
your questions about metering residential electricity.
Knowing what products are available and how to use them will
equip you with the information you need to determine
which energy saving ideas will save the the most money for your home. Product Information
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