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Introduction

A method to reduce energy consumption in residential and commercial settings is simply through effective monitoring. As a Green/IT Energy Conservation Measure, the scope of this monitoring is limited to electricity. Similar systems can be used to monitor and reduce gas and water consumption.

Types of Software & Costs

Company Product Name Nation Presentation Method(s) Presentation Score Installation Type Installation Cost Product Cost Total Cost Annual Cost* Overall Score
MJ Innovations PowerWatch Canada Computer via wireless 4 Electrician $100/hour $199 $299 $0 4
MJ Innovations PowerWatch Canada Computer via wireless 4 Electrician $100/hour $199 $299 $0 4
MJ Innovations PowerWatch Canada Computer via wireless 4 Electrician $100/hour $199 $299 $0 4
MJ Innovations PowerWatch Canada Computer via wireless 4 Electrician $100/hour $199 $299 $0 4
MJ Innovations PowerWatch Canada Computer via wireless 4 Electrician $100/hour $199 $299 $0 4
  • Annual costs: Listed cost only includes annual product fees. All systems incur small electricity costs which are negligible compared to savings.

Benefits

Limitations

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Conservation Methods

Energy Monitoring simply makes the utilities consumer more aware of their usage. This causes a behaviorally change which leads to the implementation of Energy Conservation Measures. The simplest methods to reducing energy usage are to reduce wattage of appliances or the time they are on. Other Energy Conservation Measures:

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