Power Cost Monitor

Do you know how in the Toyota Prius and some other cars, you can see how many miles per gallon you are getting in real time? Prius drivers have told me that this monitor encourages them to play a little game to see how many miles per gallon they can get. They adjust their acceleration and braking patterns--accelerating slower and smoother, going up hills slower, and taking their foot off the accelerator when they see a red light ahead, just coasting up to it. Bicycle riding gives real time feedback as well, though physically instead of digitally. But what about applying the same concept to houses and buildings with regard to electricity usage? All sorts of power monitors are coming out now to help consumers see in real time how much electricity their home is consuming, or how much individual appliances are consuming. Reducing our electricity consumption is the cheapest way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and deal with energy demand. Just as in the Prius, being able to see in real time how much our houses are consuming will encourage us to play a game of how few kilowatt hours we can run our houses with, saving money and the climate at the same time. NSTAR power company is offering its customers a deal of $29.95 for the Power Cost Monitor until July 31st ( click here ). To order your Power Cost Monitor in the US if you are not an NSTAR customer, it will cost $139.95 plus $13.95 shipping Fedex 2-day click here. As most customers reduce their monthly bills between 10% and 20%, it will quickly pay itself off. I've done the research, and this is the most economical total home power monitor I've seen. Please let me know if you find a more economical one. To see a comprehensive selection of power meters, see powermeterstore.com