With the many people energy bills on the rise a device called Energy Detective may be the answer to lower bills. The device retails for $145 and promises to give homeowners a telling glimpse into their personal energy consumption habits and the appliances that consume the most juice. The manufacturer, Energy Inc., recommends you have an electrician handle the setup, which involves tapping into your circuit breaker. The device consists of three parts: a Measuring Transmitting Unit, which taps directly into your home’s circuit-breaker wiring; a pair of Current Transformers, which are clamped around the thick power cables coming into your home; and a Receiving Unit Display, which plugs into a wall outlet and displays real-time power usage in kilowatts as well as dollars and cents.
http://greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/03/10/at-home-with-the-energy-detective/
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