Real-time power consumption information will help solve energy…

If we can provide an inexpensive method for the average consumer to monitor home power usage, I expect a reduction in consumption. A simple photoelectric receiver monitoring a standard meter can easily provide this. Tie it to a wireless transmitter and you have an inexpensive reporting system for the common household. From there it is simple to input the electric company rate and get a real-time dollar per hour amount. I envision a basic LED display that reports current power usage in watts and… More information...

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