[Greenbuilding] Whole-house electricity use display

[David Bergman]

I'd be curious about this even for apartments that ARE separately 
metered. Typically, the meter is in the basement of the building and 
not all that accessible to apartment dwellers. A whole apartment 
meter, probably attached to the circuit panel as Alan suggests, and 
easy to retrofit, would be useful.

David
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At 11:03 AM 5/16/2008, Alan Abrams 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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