Saturday, January 08, 2011

Modlet energy monitoring and control

Finally the energy monitoring products can track historical data, not just instantaneous (like KillAWatt). This might be the year to buy!

Modlet captures energy usage at 1 sec intervals from up to 100 outlets. Web interface. Captures up to 3 weeks of data while your PC is off. Can also turn outlets off remotely. $50 for Modlet and zigbee receiver; $45 for extra Modlet.

The Envir only enables up to 9 outlets, and also sells a dedicated base station to display historical information. Integrates with Google Power Meter, i dont know if Modlet does.

Our neighborhood is enabled for for Google PowerMeter - we'll have to check it out and perhaps get some Modlets.

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