Energy Metering Cuts Energy Bills

Learn how to use energy metering to cut your electric bill by 10% to 25%!. Check out the latest in home energy monitoring technology and we'll show you how to set it up, collect the data and use it to cut your energy costs.

"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.  Energy metering is the key to long term energy savings.

Why monitor energy?  Start here to get a good understanding of how to use an energy monitoring system to reduce your home energy costs.  Learn why displaying live energy data in a prominent location is paramount in creating an energy conservation mind-set.

Compare the different types of home energy metering systems available.   Whole house energy monitors offer the most features.   Product comparison tables for single-point, multi-point and circuit level energy monitors organize all the technical specifications so it will be easy for you to decide on the type of energy metering system that will work best for you.

If you are just getting started with energy measurement, simple, inexpensive plug-in meters are very useful.  They will teach you the basics now and provide accurate plug load information to supplement a whole house energy monitor system in the future.

Maximize your home energy savings by doing a home energy audit.  This process organizes your energy usage information by circuit. When you make changes, the audit provides a baseline for you compare how effective your energy saving ideas really are.

To make this process easier, we have a great tool to help you keep everything organized called the Power Panel Profiler.  It's FREE when you sign up for our E-zine called the Meter Messenger.

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 bi-monthly and back issues can be viewed here.

Power quality is becoming a greater concern as people add new electronic equipment in their homes.  This equipment needs clean power to run smoothly but the AC-DC power supplies each device uses can reduce power factor and introduce harmonics into your household wiring.

Alternative home energy is going mainstream in the residential market.  Solar power panels, 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 electricity from alternative energy sources, tracking output is very important if you are selling power back to the grid.

Deploy energy saving ideas to maximize your home energy savings and use your home energy monitor to track the results.  We delve into the home's primary energy hogs; heating and cooling, hot water systems and home lighting by showing you how to use energy monitors to determine which ideas will work best.

Our goal is to provide you with a resource that can answer your questions about energy metering in the home.  Knowing what products are available and how to use them will equip you with the information you need to determine which energy efficient ideas will deliver the best home energy savings.