If you want to rein in your home's electricity consumption, you need to know how much you're using. Home energy monitors track your energy use so you can reduce it. You save money and cut greenhouse gas emissions, in the process. It's a win, win, win. The energy efficiency trifecta.
Sure, you say, but the leading monitors are all so pretty, and smart... How do you choose? Easy. We've lined up the top products representing all of the major types of real time home energy monitors to help you compare. Versus your monthly electric bill, all of today's electricity monitoring systems are much more powerful and helpful. And the research shows that knowing translates to saving. For additional information, see our introduction to energy monitoring article.
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| Measures |
Whole-House | Whole-House | Whole-House | Whole House + Individual Circuits (including individual appliances) |
| Installation |
Installs on electric meter (requires 2 minutes and a screwdriver) | Installs in Breaker Box (DIY-worthy if comfortable around electricity) | Installs in Breaker Box + Network (requires an adept DIYer or electrician) | Breaker Box + Network (requires an adept DIYer or an electrician) |
| Solar and Wind / Net Metering | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Display Options |
Wireless Tabletop | Wired Tabletop + PC-only Computer (opt.) | Wireless Tabletop (opt.) + Internet-connected Computer + Google PowerMeter | Internet-connected Computer + Google PowerMeter (coming soon) + Future Tabletop Display |
| Internet Connected |
No | No; optional software is PC only | Yes | Yes |
| Google PowerMeter Compatible |
No | No | Yes | Coming Soon |
| Accuracy |
50W | 10W | 1W | 1W |
| Granularity | 20 seconds | 2 seconds | 2 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Price* |
$109 | $119 | $239.95 | $799 |
| More Information | Blue Line | TED 1000 | TED 5000 | eMonitor |
As always, we're here to help if you have any more questions.
*The TED 1000 and TED 5000 are available in various models, with price variations between them, and the eMonitor price reflects the special Energy Circle package that includes 5 years of service. For full details see our energy monitors store page.
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