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Home Energy Monitoring Systems

Home energy monitoring systems help owners know how well their high-performance homes are meeting their goals. They also provide real-time feedback about energy and water use, allowing owners to know, for instance, if electrical devices have been left on unnecessarily. These systems also keep track of total usage over time. Some even sound an alarm if usage in one category exceeds historic averages.

Real-time and historical data allow owners to identify the largest users of energy. Owners can then modify their use by, for example, reducing or switching off their operation off to better match the output of a photovoltaic system. As time-of-use electricity pricing becomes available—or even mandatory—these systems can easily pay for themselves since they help reduce electricity loads during high-rate periods of the day. These monitoring systems can also help owners use as much of their own electrical production on site as possible.