Sorry for the delay. Still waiting on my TED display unit to show back up...and it's killing me. I'm still saving money...but I'm missing my display and its information. I can still see the data using my laptop or cell phone...but there's nothing like the 'glance' at the counter. I can say, that according to TED, I'm using less electricity than last month. It'll be another 3-5 days until I get my next Duke Energy bill and I'll know for sure.
Keep those fingers crossed.
UPDATE: I added a comment to my 'support ticket' and they just responded. The TED folks just responded to say that they are shipping out a replacement display today and I should have it on Tuesday. Sweet!
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Thursday, August 11, 2011
My TED, Eragy
Howdy folks!
Well with the departure of Google PowerMeter the folks at The Energy Detective (TED) have come through and upgraded their equipment firmware to allow for other Energy Monitoring websites to be used. I've decided to try out MyEragy.com which is based out of Durham, NC. The Screenshot of the 'dashboard' is below:
It's not too bad. The actual TED dashboard is easier to use, but maybe this site will eventually allow me to link my daily usage to my Blog so I'll update it more often (yes...I've been slacking).
On top of that my TED5000 display stand has stopped charging my display unit. Dang! I've contact the folks at TED since I'm still under warranty. I just submitted my information so I should hear shortly. One thing that sucks is that they required me to show a copy of my receipt. Seriously? A receipt? It's been 7 months. The only reason I have the receipt is because it was in my 2010 taxes folder (yes...an energy monitor qualifies for the energy tax credit). Anyhow...if you get one of these, don't throw out the receipt. Maybe some day, they'll have a product registration option to their website so when you get the software, you register your device so you don't need to hold onto the receipt for a year.
UPDATE (8/17/11): As soon as I sent in the information, I got a RMA # and a FedEx return label same day. Fantastic work from these folks! Plus, I like not having to pay shipping. I FedExed my display back and I'm awaiting its return. I will say not having the display in the kitchen makes me feel...well...a little lost and uniformed.
Oh yeah....almost forgot...while at the Water Environment Federation (WEF) Energy and Water Conference last week, I saw a presentation that included energy monitors. The project was actual about using these monitors to measure energy usage from decentralized wastewater treatment systems (aka septic tank-type systems). Well...one interesting fact was that on average, folks who have an energy monitor use 10-15% less energy than those who do not....mainly because of just being informed.
So that's something to think about for anyone out there who's interested...
Well with the departure of Google PowerMeter the folks at The Energy Detective (TED) have come through and upgraded their equipment firmware to allow for other Energy Monitoring websites to be used. I've decided to try out MyEragy.com which is based out of Durham, NC. The Screenshot of the 'dashboard' is below:
It's not too bad. The actual TED dashboard is easier to use, but maybe this site will eventually allow me to link my daily usage to my Blog so I'll update it more often (yes...I've been slacking).
On top of that my TED5000 display stand has stopped charging my display unit. Dang! I've contact the folks at TED since I'm still under warranty. I just submitted my information so I should hear shortly. One thing that sucks is that they required me to show a copy of my receipt. Seriously? A receipt? It's been 7 months. The only reason I have the receipt is because it was in my 2010 taxes folder (yes...an energy monitor qualifies for the energy tax credit). Anyhow...if you get one of these, don't throw out the receipt. Maybe some day, they'll have a product registration option to their website so when you get the software, you register your device so you don't need to hold onto the receipt for a year.
UPDATE (8/17/11): As soon as I sent in the information, I got a RMA # and a FedEx return label same day. Fantastic work from these folks! Plus, I like not having to pay shipping. I FedExed my display back and I'm awaiting its return. I will say not having the display in the kitchen makes me feel...well...a little lost and uniformed.
Oh yeah....almost forgot...while at the Water Environment Federation (WEF) Energy and Water Conference last week, I saw a presentation that included energy monitors. The project was actual about using these monitors to measure energy usage from decentralized wastewater treatment systems (aka septic tank-type systems). Well...one interesting fact was that on average, folks who have an energy monitor use 10-15% less energy than those who do not....mainly because of just being informed.
So that's something to think about for anyone out there who's interested...
Saturday, August 6, 2011
August Energy Bill in...
I've never been so excited to get a bill in. Our Duke Energy bill showed up this afternoon while I was mowing the lawn. When I wife let me know I immediately asked, "How much?!?!" When she mumbled something to the range of 2600 kWh, I replied, "No F*$&#ing way!" That's when I went inside to find she was way off. Note...she did admit that she has no idea where that number came from since there isn't any 2600 or 2xxx number on the bill.
Anyhow...the totals (drum roll please...):
Total kWh = 888
Days = 28
Avg = 31.71 kWh/d
Aug 2010 Avg = 51.13 kWh/d (over 32 days)
2011 Savings = 37.97% Boooyahhhh!!!
Cost for July/August (trying to get an equivalent # of days):
2010 (54 days) = 2586 kWh = 47.89 kWh/d -->$246
2011 (61 days) = 1974 kWh = 32.36 kWh/d -->$190
Savings = 612 kWh -->$56 ....and that's using 7 days more electricity!
OK...compared to our 2005 built townhome:
2009 Total Energy Usage: 34.24 kWh/d
2011 Total Energy Usage: 31.71 kWh/d
Difference (2011 vs 2009): 92.6%
So again our work has paid off! Our 2700sf home built in 1986 used 7.4% less energy than our 1300sf townhome built in 2005.
That's just awesome! Again the savings would be greater if I wasn't running the dehumidifier so much. But, how can I complain???
I will note that my TED unit estimated 1071 kWh were used for the month. My first thoughts was that its a fairly big error although we were 3 days short (28 vs 31 days). 3 days @ 31.71 kWh/d = 95.13 kWh+888 = 983.13 kWh. 983.13/888 = 10.7% error. I guess you can't complain about a 10% error for a residential product.
Anyhow...the totals (drum roll please...):
Total kWh = 888
Days = 28
Avg = 31.71 kWh/d
Aug 2010 Avg = 51.13 kWh/d (over 32 days)
2011 Savings = 37.97% Boooyahhhh!!!
Cost for July/August (trying to get an equivalent # of days):
2010 (54 days) = 2586 kWh = 47.89 kWh/d -->$246
2011 (61 days) = 1974 kWh = 32.36 kWh/d -->$190
Savings = 612 kWh -->$56 ....and that's using 7 days more electricity!
OK...compared to our 2005 built townhome:
2009 Total Energy Usage: 34.24 kWh/d
2011 Total Energy Usage: 31.71 kWh/d
Difference (2011 vs 2009): 92.6%
So again our work has paid off! Our 2700sf home built in 1986 used 7.4% less energy than our 1300sf townhome built in 2005.
That's just awesome! Again the savings would be greater if I wasn't running the dehumidifier so much. But, how can I complain???
I will note that my TED unit estimated 1071 kWh were used for the month. My first thoughts was that its a fairly big error although we were 3 days short (28 vs 31 days). 3 days @ 31.71 kWh/d = 95.13 kWh+888 = 983.13 kWh. 983.13/888 = 10.7% error. I guess you can't complain about a 10% error for a residential product.
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