Sense Energy Monitor Installation
How does it work?
The way that Sense works, is that it monitors your home's electrical usage. From there, it learns the unique signature that each device has to determine when it is running. From this analysis Sense can estimate how much your monthly electrical bill will be, send you alerts if a device is running longer than normal, let you know when a device turns on or off, and show much power each device is using.
Customer Changes After Sense Installation
The customer had a number of ceiling fans that had incandescent bulbs with candelabra base. Each time a light was turned on, Sense reported that each light was pulling between 100 and 150 watts. The real time energy usage that Sense provided, help persuade the customer to switch to more efficient lighting and power saving methods around the home.
After having Sense installed, this customer switched from a mix of incandescent and CFL (Compact Florescent Lights) to CFL and mostly LED bulbs to reduce their monthly electrical bill. By switching from incandescent to LED, when the same lights are turned on, they draw between 5 and 15 watts. A 90 to 95 percent decrease in lighting energy usage.