Energy monitoring solutions from Fido, by Ecodog Inc, and The Energy Detective, By Energy Inc, are now available for residential installation. These system report real-time energy use or production of electrical power. These are installed at the circuit breaker panel, and send data to your home computer or web-based services.
- Email Messaging - personalized system status updates and energy-saving advice based on individual use onscreen and with user-defined e-mail or SMS notifications.
- Security Alerts - record when appliances, lighting or electronics are running excessively or at unexpected times.
- Lock-Down Privacy - keeps your detailed energy usage patterns secure on your computer - no need to share with utilities or 3rd parties.
- Rate Selector - in locations where utilities offer multiple billing programs, FIDO product can compare tariffs based on personal usage to show best option for your home.
- Electric Vehicle Charge Cost Monitor - tracks EV charging in dollars and KW.
- Remote Access - e-mail or SMS alerts users to unusual electrical use.
- Universal Meter Compatibility - provides comprehensive monitoring that provides intelligence from traditional utility meters.
- Makes Smart Meters Smarter - enables dramatic savings as utilities roll out new generation of Smart Meters with complex time-of-use billing schemes.
- Parental Control - lets parents know how the kids use electricity and enables remote ON/OFF (remote feature coming soon).
- Outlet Control - for individual electrical outlets (coming soon).
- In-Home Net Metering - For installations with alternative energy input (solar, wind, generator, etc.), monitors show real-time generation and net cost savings in dollars and KWHr
Monitoring of total power consumption or solar production can be accomplished by the TED system. However, if your application requires a more robust communication link or monitoring of independent branch circuits (16 max), the FIDO unit is recommended.
Installation generally takes about one day of time on-site to install equipment and train users on system operation.
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