An increasing number of consumers are looking for devices that help them track their home energy use, and one of the most innovative products, now available in the United States, is Plugwise.
Plugwise, developed by a Dutch company, has been brought into the U.S. market by California-based company kWh Power. The Plugwise system is unique in that it doesn't just track your energy and power use -- it actually shows you where you might be using energy unnecessarily. The Plugwise system, according to Jetson Green, comprises 'Circles' that plug into standard wall outlets and a 'Stick' that will transfer data wirelessly from the circles to your computer. You just use Plugwise Source, the system's software, to manage your energy usage and determine where you can save on energy use. For example, with the Plugwise system, you can find out which appliances should be turned off when not in use or when you're not at home.
Energy Conservation Tools
Plugwise Helps Consumers Monitor & Track Unnecessary Energy Use
Trend Themes
1. Home Energy Monitoring - Innovative products that track home energy use to identify areas of inefficiency and reduce consumption provide opportunities for disruptive innovation.
2. Wireless Energy Data Transfer - Improvements in wireless energy data transfer and management through systems like Plugwise improve access and analysis of energy use data, providing opportunities for disruptive innovation.
3. Energy Conservation Software - Development of energy conservation software that analyzes data from home energy monitoring systems like Plugwise to provide actionable recommendations for reducing consumption provides opportunities for disruptive innovation.
Industry Implications
1. Smart Home Technology - As more consumers invest in smart home technology, incorporating home energy monitoring and management systems provides opportunities for disruptive innovation.
2. Renewable Energy - Integration of home energy monitoring and management systems with renewable energy sources, such as solar panels and wind turbines, provides opportunities for disruptive innovation in the renewable energy industry.
3. Energy Efficiency Consulting - Development of energy efficiency consulting services that incorporate home energy monitoring and management systems like Plugwise to identify areas of wasted energy and implement solutions provides opportunities for disruptive innovation in the energy efficiency industry.