[Greenbuilding] Whole-house electricity use display

[Reuben Deumling]

The blueline power cost monitor wouldn't serve the purpose you're asking
about because it clamps onto the meter itself. As for the TED, I'm not sure.
Here's the 'how to install' diagram: <
http://www.theenergydetective.com/what/install.html>. I could imagine
hooking two or more of these up and clamping them to individual
circuits--maybe? Someone more familiar with how the electrical panels on MF
houses are set up should chime in.
That is an intriguing idea.

Reuben Deumling

On Fri, May 16, 2008 at 8:03 AM, Alan Abrams <alan at abramsdesignbuild.com>
wrote:

> Jason--
>
> would either of these systems be appropriate for retrofitting a multifamily
> building that is not submetered?  in simple terms, can these systems be
> installed without significant intrusion (in small breaker boxes typically
> located in kitchens), and in a reasonably tamper-proof manner, to be used
> to
> bill occupants individually for electrical usage?
>
> AA
>
>
> We are working on carrying 2 versions:
>
> 1. The Blue Line Power Cost Monitor--an easier self-install version that
> picks up a RF signal from the meter.
> 2. The Energy Detective--ties into the electric panel, so requires a few
> minutes of electrician's work (or a DIY comfortable with electricity). Is
> said to be a little more accurate. They also have software to dump the data
> into a database for historical measurement.
>
> Both have a wireless desktop display monitor for readings.  The problem is
> both are small tech-oriented companies and seem to be having real problems
> meeting demand and customer service.
>
> Jason Holstine
> Amicus Green Building Center
> e: jason at amicusgreen.com
> www.amicusgreen.com
>
>
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